General information/Fuel specifications DIESEL FUEL Consult your local fuel distributor for properties of the diesel fuel available in your area. • Fuel lubricity should pass a minimum of 3100 gram load level as measured by the BOCLE scuffing test. 01 6 In general, diesel fuels are blended to satisfy the low temperature requirements of the geographical area in which they are marketed. • Sulfur content: — Sulfur content should not exceed 0.5% Sulfur content less than 0.05% is preferred.
— If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5% sulfur content is used, reduce the service interval for engine oil and filter by 50% — DO NOT use diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 1.0% Diesel fuels specified to EN 590 or ASTM D975 are recommended. In all cases, the fuel shall meet the following properties: • Cetane number of 40 minimum. Cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for temperatures below -20˚C (-4˚F) or elevations above 1500 m (5,000 ft). Bio-diesel fuels may be used ONLY if the fuel properties meet DIN 51606 or equivalent specification. 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. DX,FUEL1 -19-12FEB99 CTM3274 (01JUL99) 01-6 Saran Liter Engines 060799 PN=23