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BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing
85

Ξ ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the

engine and fuel supply system will be dam-
aged.

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Required fuel

Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 93

Always use this premium grade fuel to obtain
maximum fuel economy and performance.
The minimum approved fuel grade is AKI 91.

Do not use any gasoline below the speci-
fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise the

engine could be damaged.

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Use high-quality brands

Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10

Ξ ethanol or other

oxygenates with up to 2.8

Ξ oxygen by weight,

that is, 15

Ξ MTBE or 3Ξ methanol plus an

equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.

The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
driveability, starting and stalling problems

especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.

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