TM 5-3805-281-24-1
Group 04
Fuels and Lubricants
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DIESEL FUEL
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Consult your local fuel distributor for properties of the
diesel fuel available in your area.
In general, diesel fuels are blended to satisfy the low
temperature requirements of the geographical area in
which they are marketed.
Diesel fuels specified to A-A-52557, EN 590 or ASTM
D975 are recommended.
In all cases, the fuel shall meet the following properties:
Cetane Number 40 minimum. Cetane number greater
than 50 is preferred, especially for temperatures below
-20C (-4F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).
Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) below the expected
low temperature OR Cloud Point at least 5C (9F)
below the expected low temperature.
Fuel Lubricity should pass a minimum of 3100 gram
load level as measured by the SL BOCLE scuffing test.
Sulfur content:
Sulfur content should not exceed 0.5%. Sulfur content
less than 0.05% is preferred.
If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5%
sulfur content is used, reduce the service interval for
engine oil and filter by 50%.
DO NOT use diesel fuel with sulfur content greater
than 1.0%.
Bio-diesel fuels with properties and meeting DIN 51606 or
equivalent specifications may be used.
Aviation fuel Grade JP-8 may be used.
DO NOT mix used engine oil or any other type of lubricant
with diesel fuel.
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