Isuzu 4LE2 - Diesel Fuel;Applicable Standard (Sulphur Content below 15 Ppm); When Selecting Fuels (for United States and Canada Only)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ADVICE
For fuel of diesel engine, the following characteristics are required.
Use a type of extra-low-sulfur diesel fuel designated for general diesel vehicles
which satisfies these requirements.
No fine dust is contained.
Appropriate degree of viscosity is provided.
High in cetane value.
Good low-temperature fluidity.
Low sulfur content.
Low carbon residue.
Be sure to use extra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. Adding of or mixing with inferior
fuel, water remover, other fuel additives, gasoline, heating oil, heavy oil or
alcoholic fuel for use may cause a sliding failure of the fuel lubricating portions
in the fuel filter and injector, and have harmful effects on each part of the
engine which may result in an engine failure.
Only use fuels listed below. Do not use other fuels as they may adversely
affect the engine.
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DIESEL FUEL/APPLICABLE STANDARD (Sulfur content below 15ppm)
JIS (JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD)
Based on K2204 Diesel Fuel
Type 2 or Type 3 (SPL)
DIN (DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIE NORMEN) Based on EN590: 2009
ASTM (AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING and MATERIALS)
Based on D975: 2009 NO.1-D S15 or NO.2-D
S15 (below 15 ppm)
CGSB (CANADA GENERAL STANDARDS BOARD) Based on CGSB-3.517
BS (BRITISH STANDARD) Based on EN590: 2009
NOTE
The specifications of diesel fuel vary depending on the season and the region.•
Cautions for Use in Cold Regions and
Seasons → Refer to Page 4-2
When Selecting Fuels (for United States and Canada Only)
Your engine is designed to use either Type "A" (1-D) or Type "B" (2-D) diesel fuel. For
better fuel economy, use Type "B" (2-D) diesel fuel whenever possible. However, at
temperatures below -7°C (20°F), Type "B" (2-D) fuel may pose operating problems.
Fuel → Refer to Page 4-3
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