The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit
control additives may result in one or more of the following conditions:
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Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel
injectors and combustion chambers.
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Engine runs rough after cold start.
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Excessive engine cranking time.
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Hesitations while driving.
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Rough engine idle.
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Reduced engine performance.
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Poor fuel economy.
Conditions may be severe enough to illuminate the
MIL
in conjunction with storage in the ECM data memory of DTCs for misfire (example:
P0300, P030x) and / or lean fuel system (example: P0171, P0174, P1128, P1130,
P1136, P1138).
Technical Background
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Condition may be caused by use of contaminated gasoline.
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Condition may be caused by use of gasoline with a low content of deposit
control additives.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
If use of contaminated gasoline is suspected:
Consider advising the customer to change gasoline source (brand/gas station).
Contaminated gasoline may exhibit one or more of the following
characteristics:
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May have unique color and odor.
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May contain undissolved water.
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May contain sediments and suspended matter.
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May appear cloudy and (after settling) may show signs of separation.
Repair:
Gasoline additive G 001 700 03 or G 001770 A2 can be used for removal of
existing carbon deposits from:
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MPI engine
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Injectors.
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Combustion chambers.
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Intake valves.
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FSI engine
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Injectors.
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Combustion chambers.
Tip: For removal of carbon deposits from intake valves of FSI engines,
refer to TSB 2019948.
Mix the additive with gasoline directly in the full
fuel
tank following the mix ratio. For example, 60 ml per 30 liters gasoline, 150
ml per 20 gallons of gasoline.
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