6-3
What Fuel to Use
In the United States, for best results use Number 2
-
D
diesel fuel year
-
round (above and below freezing
conditions) as oil companies blend Number 2
-
D fuel
to address climate differences. Number 1
-
D diesel fuel
may be used in very cold temperatures (when it stays
below 0
_F or
-
18
_C); however, it will produce a power
and fuel economy loss. Avoid the use of Number 1
-
D
diesel fuel in warm or hot climates. It may result in
stalling, poor starting when the engine is hot and may
damage the fuel injection system.
At a minimum, the diesel fuel you use should meet
specifications ASTM D975
-
98a (Grade Low Sulfur) in
the United States. In addition, the Engine Manufacturers
Association (EMA) has identified properties of an
improved diesel fuel for better engine performance
and durability. Diesel fuels corresponding to the
EMA Recommended Guideline on Premium Diesel Fuel
(FQP
-
1A) could provide better starting, less noise and
better vehicle performance.
If there are questions about the fuel you are using,
please contact your fuel supplier.
Diesel fuel may foam when you fill your tank. This can
cause the automatic pump nozzle to shut off, even
though your tank isn’t full. If this happens, just wait for
the foaming to stop and then continue to fill your tank.
CAUTION:
Heat coming from the engine may cause the fuel
to expand and force the fuel out of your tank.
If something ignites the fuel, a fire could start
and people could be burned. To help avoid this,
fill your fuel tank only until the automatic nozzle
shuts off. Don’t try to “top it off.”