Alternate Fuels
Bio-diesel & Your Mitsubishi
Bio-diesel is a non-fossil fuel derived from renewable feed-stocks such as canola oil.
Diesel fuel mixed with bio-diesel in varying blends is sold in some areas of Australia. These blends are generally marketed as bio-diesel blends according to the amount of bio-diesel used. These include:
- B5 (95% diesel blended with 5% bio-diesel).
- B100 (100% bio-diesel).
Can I use a Bio-diesel blend in my Mitsubishi Vehicle?
All Mitsubishi diesel-powered vehicles can be used with diesel fuel blended bio-diesel provided it meets the requirements detailed below:
1. Amount of bio-diesel must be below 5% volume concentration (i.e. B5 or less).
2. Quality of bio-diesel must conform to the European Standard EN14214.
It is important that prior to using a bio-diesel blend in your vehicle that you ensure it satisfies the above requirements. It should also be noted that bio-diesel has a solvent effect that may release deposits which accumulate on fuel system components resulting in filter and/or injection pump clogging. Failures resulting from the use of any incorrect, contaminated or poor quality fuels are not warrantable defects and therefore the cost of repair will not be covered by your Mitsubishi Diamond Advantage Warranty.
To find out more:
Call the Mitsubishi Customer Assistance Centre on 1300 13 12 11.