CLK 320 Cabriolet (208.465) V6-3.2L (112.940) (2000)
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Damages or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives are not covered by the MERCEDES-BENZ Limited
Warranty.
For model year 1986, all gasoline models except 190 E 2.3 require premium unleaded gasoline.
As of model year 1987, all gasoline engines require premium unleaded gasoline
Use only premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D439. The octane number posted at the pump must be at least 91 min. In the U.S., this
octane number is an average of the Research octane number (R) and the Motor octane number (M): (R + M) / 2. The octane number is also known as the
Anti-Knock Index.
CAUTION! To maintain the engine's durability and performance, only premium unleaded gasoline is to be used. If premium unleaded is not available
and low octane gasoline is used, follow these precautions:
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Partially fill the fuel tank with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.
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Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.
Do not exceed an engine speed of 2000 rpm if the vehicle has a light load (two occupants and no luggage for example).
Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.
Model years 1975 - 1985 and model year 1986 model 190 E 2.3
Use unleaded regular gasoline meeting ASTM standard D439. The octane number posted at the pump must be at least 87 min.
Model years 1972 - 1974
Use leaded or unleaded~gasoline meeting ASTM standard D439. The octane number posted at the pump must be at least 87 min. When only unleaded
gasoline is being used, check the valve clearance on engines with mechanically adjustable valves at half the recommended interval.
Pre-model year 1972
Use premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D439. The octane number posted at the pump must be at least 91 min. Check the valve
clearance at half the recommended interval.
2. Diesel Engines
Use only commercially available vehicular diesel fuel number 2 or number 1 (ASTM D975 Number 2-D or Number 1-D).
For information on cold weather operation, refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual or Service Information MBNA 00/7 (11-82).