HOW-TO SECTION
Diesel engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
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Always start and operate an
engine in a well ventilated
area.
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If operating an engine in
an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
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Do not modify or tamper
with the exhaust system or
emission control system.
8. Start and run the engine for a short
period and check for leaks. After
leaks have been corrected, stop
the engine long enough for oil
from various parts of the engine
to drain back to the crankcase
(approximately 20 minutes). Add
oil as required to bring the level to
the “Full” or “Operating Range”
mark on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
If the engine oil level is constantly
above normal and excess lube
oil has not been added to the
crankcase, consult with an
authorized Detroit Diesel service
outlet for the cause. Fuel or coolant
dilution of lube oil can result in
severe engine damage.
D. How to Select Fuel Oil
Quality
Fuel quality is an important factor
in obtaining satisfactory engine
performance, long engine life, and
acceptable exhaust emission levels.
Detroit Diesel engines are designed to
operate on most diesel fuels marketed
today.
In general, fuels meeting the
properties of ASTM designation
D 975 (grades 1-D and 2-D) have
provided satisfactory performance.
The fuels used must be clean,
completely distilled, stable, and
non-corrosive. For more information
regarding the signi
fi
cance of these
properties and selection of the proper
fuel, refer to publication,
Engine
Requirements – Lubricating Oil, Fuel
and Filters
(7SE270), available from
authorized Detroit Diesel distributors.
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All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. May 2004)
DDC-SVC-MAN-0057 0305
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