Detroit Diesel DD15 EuroIV Operator's Manual page 23

DD Platform EuroIV Operators Manual
After an Extended Storage
NOTICE: Failure to eliminate water-diluted lubricating oil may lead to
serious engine damage at startup.
An engine in storage for an extended period of time (over winter, for example) may
accumulate water in the oil pan through normal condensation of moisture (always
present in the air) on the cold, internal surfaces of the engine.
Lubrication oil diluted by water cannot provide adequate bearing protection at
engine startup. For this reason, Detroit™ recommends replacing the engine
lubricating oil and filters after extended storage.
Fuel System Checks
Make sure the fuel shutoff valve (if used) is open. Fill the tanks with the
recommended fuel. Keeping tanks full reduces water condensation and helps keep
fuel cool, which is important to engine performance. Full tanks also reduce the
chance for microbe (black slime) growth. For fuel recommendations, Refer to
section "How to Select Diesel Fuel".
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