Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel; Bulk Fuel Storage - Dodge 2010 Ram Truck Chassis Owner's Manual

WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
• Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is
running.

Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel

Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can cause
severe damage to the engine fuel system. Proper main-
tenance of the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is essential.
Refer to "Maintaining Your Vehicle/Maintenance Proce-
dures" in this manual.

Bulk Fuel Storage

If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of the
stored fuel is also essential. Fuel contaminated with
water will promote the growth of "microbes." These
microbes form "slime" that will clog fuel filters and lines.
Drain condensation from the supply tank and change the
line filter on a regular basis.
NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of
fuel, air is pulled into the fuel system.
If the vehicle will not start, refer to "Maintaining Your
Vehicle/Maintenance Procedures/Priming If The Engine
Has Run Out Of Fuel" in this manual.
WARNING!
Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the
engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel
pressure. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious
injury or death.
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