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Maintenance Section
Fluid Recommendations
• Perform maintenance at the intervals that are
specified in the engine Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval
Schedule".
Fluid Recommendations
(Fuel Specifications)
• Glossary
• ISO International Standards Organization
• ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
• HFRR High Frequency Reciprocating Rig for
Lubricity testing of diesel fuels
• FAME Fatty Acid Methyl Esters
• CFR Co-ordinating Fuel Research
• LSD Low Sulfur Diesel
• ULSD Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
• RME Rape Methyl Ester
• SME Soy Methyl Ester
• EPA Environmental Protection Agency of the
United States
• cST Centistokes
General Information
NOTICE
Every attempt is made to provide accurate, up-to-
date information. By use of this document you agree
that Perkins Engines Company Limited is not respon-
sible for errors or omissions.
NOTICE
These recommendations are subject to change with-
out notice. Contact your local Perkins distributor for
the most up-to-date recommendations.
Perkins is not in a position to evaluate continuously
and monitor all worldwide distillate diesel fuel
specifications that are published by governments and
technological societies.
Refer to Perkins Diesel Engines Fluids
Recommendations, M0113102 for additional
information that relates to fuel.
Diesel Fuel Recommendations
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Diesel engines may burn a wide variety of fuels.
These fuels are divided into two general groups. The
two groups are called the preferred fuels and the
permissible fuels.
The preferred fuels provide maximum engine
service life and performance. The preferred fuels
are distillate fuels. These fuels are commonly called
diesel fuel, furnace oil, gas oil, or kerosene.
The permissible fuels are some crude oils, some
blends of crude oil with distillate fuel, and some
marine diesel fuel. These fuels are not suitable for
use in all engine applications. The acceptability of
these fuels for use is determined on a case by case
basis. A complete fuel analysis is required. Consult
your Perkins distributor for further information.
Biodiesel fuel is permissible for use in Perkins
engines.
Use of permissible fuels can result in higher mainte-
nance costs and reduced engine service life.
Note: Use of fuels that do not meet at least the
minimum performance recommendations and/or
requirements may lead to lower compartment
performance and/or compartment failure. Problems/
failures that are caused by using fuels that do not
meet the minimum recommended and/or required
performance level are not Perkins factory defects.
The fuel supplier and customer are responsible.
Aftermarket Fuel Additives
There are many different types of fuel additives that
are available to use. Perkins does not generally
recommend the use of fuel additives.
In special circumstances, Perkins recognizes the
need for fuel additives. Fuel additives need to be
used with caution. The additive may not be
compatible with the fuel. Some additives may
precipitate. This action causes deposits in the fuel
system. The deposits may cause seizure. Some
additives may plug fuel filters. Some additives may
be corrosive, and some additives may be harmful to
the elastomers in the fuel system. Some additives
may damage emission control systems. Some
additives may raise fuel sulfur levels above the
maximum allowed by the United States (U.S.)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or, as
appropriate, other regulatory agencies. Consult your
fuel supplier for those circumstances when fuel
additives are required. Your fuel supplier can make
recommendations for additives to use and for the
proper level of treatment.
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