2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 111
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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> reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recovery system. The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Fuel tank capacity Approx. 16.6 US gal/63 liters, including the reserve capacity of 3.3 US gal/12.5 liters. Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.< especially under certain environmental conditions 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.< Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this would cause permanent damage to the catalytic converter. Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85Ξ ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the engine and fuel supply system will be damaged.< 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 specified minimum fuel grade. Otherwise the engine could be damaged.< Driving tips 109 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels containing up to and including 10 Ξ ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8Ξ 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 Mobility Reference Controls Fuel specifications At a glance