Fayat Group Bomag BW 138 AD-5 Operating Instruction, Maintenance Instruction page 160

Maintenance – Fuels and lubricants
8.2.2.2 Winter fuel
8.2.2.3 Storage
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The recommended Cetan index number is 45.
A Cetan index number higher than 50 should
preferably be used, especially at ambient tem-
peratures below -20 °C (-4 °F) and when
working at altitudes of more than 1500 m
(4921 ft).
The following fuel specifications are recom-
mended:
n EN 590
ASTM D975 Grade-No. 1-D and 2-D
n
For winter operation use only winter diesel fuel,
to avoid clogging because of paraffin separa-
tion.
At very low temperatures disturbing paraffin
separation can also be expected when using
winter diesel fuel.
Diesel fuels suitable for temperatures down to
-44 °C (-47 °F) are available for Arctic climates.
NOTICE!
Danger of engine damage!
– The admixture of petroleum and
the addition of "flow enhancing
additives" (fuel additives) is not
permitted.
Even traces of zinc, lead and copper can cause
deposits in the injection nozzles, especially in
modern Common-Rail injection systems.
Zinc and lead coatings in refuelling systems
and fuel lines are not permitted.
BW 138 AD-5