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Paraffinic fuels - HVO and GTL
Paraffinic diesel fuels ("Synthetic Diesel") have higher cetane numbers and lower densities than diesel fuels. HVO
(Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils) is renewable paraffinic fuels. GTL (Gas-To-Liquid) is fossil paraffinic fuels.
Volvo Penta approves the use of paraffinic diesel fuels that complies with standard EN 15940. The fuel guarantees
compliance with emission legislation and fulfills the expected lifetime as long as the service requirements are
followed.
Volvo Penta also approves the use of fuel blends between these paraffinic fuels and diesel fuels that comply with
the quality requirements.
Service requirements
• When shifting from diesel fuel to paraffinic fuel, the fuel hoses and sealings must be replaced.
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