Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
There are two different capacities of DEF tank
available for the industrial engine 19 L (5 US gal)
and 38 L (10 US gal).
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Fluid Recommendations
(General Fuel Information)
• Glossary
• ISO International Standards Organization
• ASTM American Society for Testing and
Materials
• HFRR High Frequency Reciprocating Rig
for Lubricity testing of diesel fuels
• FAME Fatty Acid Methyl Esters
• CFR Co-ordinating Fuel Research
• ULSD Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
• RME Rape Methyl Ester
• SME Soy Methyl Ester
• EPA Environmental Protection Agency of
the United States
• PPM Parts Per Million
• DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
• v/v (volume of solute)/(volume of solution)
• CFPP Cold Filter Plugging Point
• BTL Biomass to liquid
• GTL Gas to liquid
• CTL Coal to liquid
• HVO Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
General Information
NOTICE
Every attempt is made to provide accurate, up-to-
date information. By use of this document you agree
that Perkins Engines Company Limited is not respon-
sible for errors or omissions.
NOTICE
These recommendations are subject to change with-
out notice. Contact your local Perkins distributor for
the most up-to-date recommendations.
Diesel Fuel Requirements
Perkins is not in a position to continuously evaluate
and monitor all worldwide distillate diesel fuel
specifications that are published by governments and
technological societies.
The "Perkins Specification for Distillate Diesel Fuel"
provides a known reliable baseline to judge the
expected performance of distillate diesel fuels that
are derived from conventional sources.
Satisfactory engine performance depends on the use
of a good quality fuel. The use of a good quality fuel
will give the following results: long engine life and
acceptable exhaust emissions levels. The fuel must
meet the minimum requirements that are stated in
the table 16 .
NOTICE
The footnotes are key part of the Perkins "Specifica-
tion for Distillate Diesel Fuel" Table. Read ALL of the
footnotes.
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Maintenance Section
Fluid Recommendations