Group 002 Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant CTM100 (06APR04) 01-002-1 P OWER T ECH 10.5 L & 12.5 L Diesel Engines 040604 PN=31 Diesel Fuel Consult your local fuel distributor for properties of the Fuel lubricity should pass a minimum of 3100 gram diesel fuel available in your area. load level as measured by the BOCLE scuffing test. In general, diesel fuels are blended to satisfy the low Sulfur content: temperature requirements of the geographical area in which they are marketed. • Sulfur content should not exceed 0.5%. Sulfur content less than 0.05% is preferred. Diesel fuels specified to EN 590 or ASTM D975 are • If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5% recommended.
sulfur content is used, reduce the service interval for engine oil and filter by 50%. In all cases, the fuel shall meet the following • DO NOT use diesel fuel with sulfur content greater properties: than 1.0%. Cetane number of 45 minimum. Cetane number Bio-diesel fuels may be used ONLY if the fuel greater than 50 is preferred, especially for properties meet DIN 51606 or equivalent specification. temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft). DO NOT mix used engine oil or any other type of lubricant with diesel fuel. Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) below the expected low temperature OR Cloud Point at least 5°C (9°F) below the expected low temperature.
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