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3 Adverse effects of fuel mixtures
Using diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, or
both, has the following adverse effects on the
engine:
• Excessive wear, damage, and failure of fuel sys-
tem parts, as a result of lower fuel viscosity.
• Difficulty in starting the engine, as a result of
reduced cetane number.
CAUTION
• The lower the cetane number, the more likely
internal engine damage will occur.
• Do not add antifreeze agents or other sub-
stances to the fuel. They could damage the
engine’s fuel injection system.
• Be sure to clean the fuel tank cap and
breather regularly. If they become so dirty
that the breather gets blocked, the fuel tank
may suffer damage and the fuel injection
system may fail.
4 Refueling
NOTE:
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and air enters the fuel
lines, bleed the fuel system before starting the
engine.
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WARNING
• Do not refuel with the engine running.
Shut down the engine before fueling.
• Diesel fuel is combustible. Wipe up any
spilled fuel. Do not smoke while refueling.
• If you inadvertently put gasoline in the fuel
tank, pump it all out. Do not run the engine
with gasoline in the tank.
Any of these practices can cause a fire or
explosion, which could result in burn injuries
or loss of life.
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