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Fluid
Recommendations
(Fuel
Specification)
•
Glossary
• ISO International Standards Organization
• ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
• HFRR High Frequency Reciprocating Rig for
Lubricity testing of diesel fuels
• FAME Fatty Acid Methyl Esters
• CFR Co-ordinating Fuel Research
• LSD Low Sulfur Diesel
• ULSD Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
• RME Rape Methyl Ester
• SME Soy Methyl Ester
• EPA Environmental Protection Agency of the
United States
General Information
NOTICE
Every attempt is made to provide accurate, up to date
information. By use of this document you agree that
Perkins Engines Company Limited is not responsible
for errors or omissions.
NOTICE
These recommendations are subject to change with-
out notice. Contact your local Perkins distributor for
the most up to date recommendations.
Diesel Fuel Requirements
Satisfactory engine performance is dependent on the
use of a good quality fuel. The use of a good quality
fuel will give the following results: long engine life and
acceptable exhaust emissions levels. The fuel must
meet the minimum requirements that are stated in
table 6 .
NOTICE
The footnotes are a key part of the Perkins Specifica-
tion for Distillate Diesel Fuel Table. Read ALL of the
footnotes.
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