Fuel specifications – Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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WARNING!

Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending
agent. They can be unstable under certain conditions
and hazardous or explosive when mixed with diesel
fuel.

Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To prevent

fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from

the fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator

drain provided on both fuel filters. If you buy good

quality fuel and follow the cold weather advice above,

fuel conditioners should not be required in your vehicle.

If available in your area, a high cetane “premium” diesel

fuel may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up

performance.

CAUTION!

If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO
NOT START engine before you drain the water from
the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. Refer to
“Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Sepa-
rator Filter” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.

Fuel Specifications

The Cummins® diesel engine has been developed to take

advantage of the high energy content and generally

lower cost No. 2 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel or No. 2

Ultra Low Sulfur climatized diesel fuels. Experience has

shown that it also operates on No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur

diesel fuels or other fuels within specification.

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