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Poor Operation, Incorrect Operation > < Temperature gauges reading high (in red zone)

Field Remedy: 1707

Subject: Diesel Fuel - Contains up to 7% Bio Diesel (FAME)
Models: Engines: Option:
All Other (See options) DIesel
Complaint: Since January 2009 some oil companies mix up their Diesel fuel with up to 7% of Bio fuel (FAME = Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) like RME (Rape Oil-Methylal-Ester).
Cause:
Production:

Remedy:

This is in accordance with the valid DIN EN 590 and does not harm the 
fuel/injection system.

Please note: Diesel fuel mixed up with 7% FAME according to DIN EN 590 
must not be mixed up with 100% Bio Diesel which is not allowed to be
used in Opel engines.

FunctionalGroup: J - Engine
Complaint Group:
Trouble Code:

Poor Operation, Incorrect Operation > < Temperature gauges reading high (in red zone)