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NOTICE:
If there is water in your diesel fuel and the weather is warm or
humid, fungus and bacteria can grow in the
fuel. They can
damage your fuel system. You'll need
a
diesel fuel biocide to
sterilize your fuel system. Your dealer can advise you if you ever
need this.
If your fuel tank needs to be purged to remove water,
see your
dealer or
a
qualified technician. Improper purging can damage
your fuel system.
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel Engines)
If the engine stalls and you think that you've run out of fuel, do this:
First, open the fuel
filter air bleed valve.
Briefly crank the
engine and have
someone watch the
bleed valve. If there is
air, then you are
probably out of fuel.
To restart your engine:
1. If you're parked on a level surface, add at least two gallons of fuel.
However, if you're parked on a slope, you may need to add up to five
gallons of fuel.
2. With the air bleed valve open, turn your ignition key
to
START for
10
to 15 seconds to crank (but not start) your engine. Wait one minute
between intervals of cranking to allow the starter motor to cool.
Overheating the starter motor could damage it. Keep doing this until
you can just see some clear fuel at the air bleed valve. (If, during this
step, the engine starts, turn the ignition off and close the valve before
restart.)
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