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Diesel Fuel Specificathions
Diesel fuel should comply with the following specifications. This table lists several worldwide
specifications for diesel fuels.
Diesel Fuel Specification
No.2-D, No.1-D, ASTM
D975-94
EN590:96
Part
Fuel tank Diesel fuel
Location
USA
European
Union
Type
Use a clean, Quality fuel for good performance and
optimum engine life.
� To prevent fuel flow problems in cold weather, use
diesel fuel with pour point of at least -12°C (10°F)
below the lowest expected ambient temperature.
� Minimum cetane number is 45. Low temperature
or high altitude operation may require the use of
fuel with a higher cetane number.
� The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5% by
volume. Less than 0.05% is preferred. For
electronically controlled EGR engines, use fuel
with sulfur content of less than 0.05%.
A higher sulfur content fuel may cause sulfuric
acid corrosion in the cylinders of the engines.
� NEVER mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual
fuels with the diesel fuel.
� Poor quality fuel can reduce engine performance
and / or cause engine damage.
� Fuel additives are not recommended. Some fuel
additives may cause poor engine performance.
Diesel Fuel Specification
ISO 8217 DMX
BS 2869-A1 or A2
91
Location
International
United
Kingdom
Capacity
L (US. gal.)
100 (26.4)