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Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel

Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can cause

severe damage to the engine fuel system which is not

covered by the warranty. Proper maintenance of the

engine fuel filter and fuel tank is essential. (See Section 7

for Maintenance Procedures).

NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is a blend of Number 2

and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature

at which wax crystals form in the fuel.

Bulk Fuel Storage

If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of the

stored fuel is also essential. Fuel contaminated with

water will promote the growth of “microbes.” These

microbes form “slime” that will clog fuel filters and lines.

Drain condensation from the supply tank and change the

line filter on a regular basis.

Fuel Specifications

The Cummins Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel

engine has been developed to take advantage of the high

energy content and generally lower cost No. 2 diesel fuel

or No. 2 climatized diesel fuels. Experience has shown

that it also operates on No. 1 diesel fuels or other fuels

within the specifications in the following chart.

NOTE: As sufficient testing has not been completed,

organically blended diesel fuels (e.g. biodiesel, ethanol,

and methanol blends) are not recommended or approved

for use with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram

Truck.

NOTE: In addition, commercially available fuel addi-

tives are not necessary for the proper operation of your

Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck.

NOTE: No. 1 diesel fuel should only be used where

extended arctic conditions (-10°F or 23°C) exist.

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