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SECTION 2 – REQUIREMENTS FOR FUEL, ENGINE OIL, AND COOLANT
If providers and customers follow correct storage and
maintenance procedures for fuel and equipment, blends
of B6 to B20 that meet ASTM D7467-08 Standard should
perform satisfactorily in diesel engines. Contact your dealer
for recommendations for correct storage and maintenance
procedures.
Navistar, Inc.
follows the official position of the Engine
Manufacturers Association (EMA) on biodiesel fuel.
www.enginemanufacturers.org for more information.
UNSAFE PRACTICES
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or death, do not mix
gasoline, gasohol, or alcohol with diesel fuel. An
open heat source, spark, cell phone or electronic
device can ignite these fuel mixtures.
creates a fire hazard and possible explosion.
CAUTION
To prevent engine damage, do not mix propane
with diesel fuel. Navistar will not honor warranty
claims against engines that have used propane.
Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL QUALITY AND SERVICE CATEGORIES
The American Petroleum Institute (API) defines engine oil quality
by service categories that define oil performance measured in
standardized engine tests.
See
API CJ-4 FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE DIESEL ENGINES
This
Figure 9
API CJ-4 oils are recommended for high speed diesel engines
with advanced exhaust aftertreatment systems that meet 2007
and beyond on-highway exhaust emission standards.
API Identification symbol
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