Operating instructions
Page
OB-10
Lubrication
and Maintenance
DODGE
Turbo Diesei
Do not operate the engine
with
failed parts
Practically
all failures give some warning before the parts fail. Be on the alert for
changes
in performance, sounds
and
visual
evidence
that
the engine
requires
service.
Some important
clues
are:
•
Engine
misfiring or vibrating
severely.
• Sudden
loss
of power.
• Unusual engine
noises.
•
Fuel,
oil or coolant
leaks.
-
Sudden
change
in
the engine operating temperature.
•
Excessive
smoke.
• Oil
pressure
drop.
- Etc.
Prevent over-speeding the engine going down hill
When
descending
steep
grades,
use a combination of gears and
service
brakes to control vehicle/engine
speed.
Over
speed
can
cause
severe
engine damage.
Fuel
Requirement
Warning: Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. They can be unstable under certain
conditions
and be hazardous or explosive when mixed
with
diesei fuel.
Use
only good quality
ASTM
No. 2
Diesel
Fuel.
in extreme cold temperatures, a winter blend of fuel should be used to prevent "waxing" in the fuel filters (See
Section
OE
-
Fuel
Specifications).
Avoid using contaminated fuel
Fuel
that
is contaminated by water, gasoline or
dirt
can
cause
severe
damage to the engine fuel
system.
Proper
maintenance of the engine fuel
filter
and
fuel tank
Is
essential.
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.
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