Fuel specifications – Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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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 filter(s) to avoid engine damage. Refer to
“Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Sepa-
rator Filter” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.

Fuel Specifications

This 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.

NOTE:

• If you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline on

your diesel vehicle, do not start the engine. Damage to

the engine and fuel system could occur. Please call

your authorized dealer for service.

• A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM

specification D-975 may be used with your diesel

engine without any adjustments to regular service

schedules.

• Commercially available fuel additives are not neces-

sary for the proper operation of your diesel engine.

• No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel should only be used

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

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