Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / At the filling station / Fuel / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Petrol
→ Diesel
→ Autogas

Different engines require different fuels. The factory-fitted sticker on the inside of the tank flap indicates the fuel type that is required for your particular vehicle.

Volkswagen recommends using low-sulphur or sulphur-free fuels, to help reduce fuel consumption and prevent damage to the engine.

If the engine is not running smoothly or begins to judder, this can indicate poor or inadequate fuel quality, e.g. water in the fuel. If these symptoms appear, reduce the vehicle speed immediately and drive to the nearest qualified workshop at medium engine speeds, avoiding high engine loading. If these symptoms occur immediately after the vehicle has been refuelled, switch the engine off as soon as it is safe to do so and seek expert assistance. This can help to prevent further damage.

Additional information and warnings:

⇒ BookletService schedule,

Filling the tank

Engine management and exhaust system

WARNING

Incorrect handling of fuel can cause explosions, fire and serious burns and injuries.

Fuel is highly explosive and inflammable.

Never handle fuel near open flames, sparks or glowing matter (e.g. cigarettes).

Keep naked flames, hot parts and sparks at a safe distance.

Switch off your mobile telephone or two-way radio when dealing with fuel. Electromagnetic radiation can generate sparks which can in turn start a fire.

Avoid electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic radiation in the direct vicinity of fuels.

Never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the luggage compartment.

Comply with any relevant safety information and legislation concerning the handling of fuels.

Fuel

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Petrol

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