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Old 08-11-2018, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Best4x4xFAR View Post
Okay, so I know BMW's line on additives is no..

I can't seem to find a minimum recommended Cetane rating in my owner's manual or online, though it seems VW recommends around 50 Cetane as a minimum, and that most European Diesel starts around 52 and goes up to mid 60's for 'premium Diesel' offerings..

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BMW diesel engines require fuels in compliance with EN 590 with a minimum cetane number of 51. The use of heating fuels, marine fuels or biodiesel fuels is prohibited. *The use of larger parts of fuels such as "biodiesel" or "rapeseed methyl ester" will result in leaks that can cause considerable subsequent damage. Exception: M47, M51, M57 with SA201 ”RME Version”.

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https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...ontrol/1Vl13sA
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