Petrol for244DL

[Mark stevenson]

Hi everyone, I’ve just purchased a 1982 224Dl , can some tell what petrol it takes
And will i need additives every time I fill , the person I bought it from said super unleaded is fine but I want to check with you guys , many thanks mark

[Moomoo]

Your car is post 1976 so it will be happy on E10, it was designed for it.

Others say E5 is advantageous, I have no experience or evidence to support or disprove that.

Enjoy your comfy purchase 👍😁

[john.wigley]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Your car is post 1976 so it will be happy on E10, it was designed for it.

Others say E5 is advantageous, I have no experience or evidence to support or disprove that.

Enjoy your comfy purchase 👍😁

Hi, Andrew, even though they may not actually need it, I prefer to run all of our cars on E5, when it is available.

I think that it is kinder to the fuel system and, theoretically, the greater calorific efficiency should give a higher yield per tankful than E10, when driven like for like. Arguably, that gain will offset the slightly higher unit cost. A bonus, especially if, like us, you only cover a relatively small mileage, it doesn't go 'off' as quickly as E10 when left in the tank for long periods.

Regards, John.

P.S. Have you moved to the great metropolis? J.

[Moomoo]

My old chap is fine on E10 and when I go out in him I usually use half the tank , so that’s ok . Other than that I’m unwilling to pay the extra for E5 also it’s not available locally.

As for the metropolis, no mate , I’m just hiding a bit !👍😁

[classicswede]

being a DL you should be a carb engine. I would try and stick to the same fuel to save changes being needed to the carb and timing settings.