GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
3TNV88F Service Manual
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Diesel Fuel
DIESEL FUEL
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Diesel fuel should comply with the following
specifications. The table lists several worldwide
specifications for diesel fuels.
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Additional technical fuel requirements
• The fuel cetane number should be equal to 45 or
higher.
• The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5 % by
volume. Less than 0.05 % is preferred.
For electronically controlled engines 3TNV88F
(EGR system equipped engine), it is mandatory
to use fuel that does not contain 0.1 % or more
sulfur content.
In general, using a high sulfur fuel may
possible result in corrosion inside the
cylinder. Especially in U.S.A. and Canada,
Ultra Low Sulfur fuel must be used.
• Bio-Diesel fuels.
• Never mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual
fuels with the diesel fuel.
• The water and sediment in the fuel should not
exceed 0.05 % by volume.
• Keep the fuel tank and fuel-handling equipment
clean at all times.
• Poor quality fuel can reduce engine performance
and/or cause engine damage.
• Fuel additives are not recommended. Some fuel
additives may cause poor engine performance.
Consult your YANMAR representative for more
information.
• The ash content must not exceed 0.01 % by
volume.
• The carbon residue content must not exceed 0.35
% by volume. Less than 0.1 % is preferred.
• The total aromatics content should not exceed 35
% by volume. Less than 30 % is preferred.
• The PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
content should be below 10 % by volume.
• The metal content of Na, Mg, Si, and Al should be
equal to or lower than 1 mass ppm. (Test analysis
method JPI-5S-44-95)
• Lubricity: The wear mark of WS1.4 should be
Max. 0.018 in. (460 µm) at HFRR test.
Diesel fuel specification
Location
ASTM D975
No. 1D S15
No. 2D S15
USA
EN590:96
European Union
ISO 8217 DMX
International
BS 2869-A1 or A2
United Kingdom
JIS K2204 Grade No. 2
Japan
KSM-2610
Korea
GB252
China
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