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Fuel tank
| Fig. 4.85. Fuel tank location on the sedan
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| Fig. 4.86. Fuel tank location on the wagon
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Fuel tank Mercedes E-Class is made of steel and is located behind the rear seats (Fig. 4.85), at the wagon - a little further, under the luggage compartment (Fig. 4.86). Depending on the model of the car the tank capacity is different. Thus, the tank holds 65 liters of a sedan, station wagon and the tank - 70 liters of diesel fuel, with about 8 liters of reserve. On the upper side of the reserve tank mounted fuel sensor. Piping inlet and outlet of the fuel pass underneath the car to the engine. They are made of durable material to pressure and are provided with terminal or screw clamps. Ventilation system For reliable supply of fuel tank ventilation is important to avoid creating a vacuum. When filling the tank should leave enough air. Furthermore, the tank must be cooled. Tube inlet and outlet of air introduced into the tank filler nozzle. Vent tube connected to the expansion tank, which binds to and condenses the exiting fuel vapor.
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