Mercedes Benz

Fuel System - Fuel Composition Testing SI M13 05 10 Fuel Systems April 2011 Technical Service SUBJECT Testing Fuel Composition MODEL All SITUATION Fuel blends containing a high percentage of alcohol (10% and above), mainly ethanol, are becoming more commercially available. Usage of E85 or any other high alcohol content blend (e.g., E30) in MINI vehicles will cause various drivability complaints (cold start problems, stalling, reduced performance, poor fuel economy, etc.); may cause excessive emissions; and may cause irreversible damage to engine, emission control and fuel delivery systems due to incompatibility of materials with alcohols. Refer to SI M13 01 06 Alcohol Fuel Blends in MINI Vehicles for complete details. In order to correctly diagnose various drivability complaints caused by fuel blends with a high level of ethanol content, MINI is providing you with an electronic fuel composition tester. 2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 66 Fuel Composition Tester P/N 83 ...