Diesel Fuel

Consult your local fuel distributor for properties of the diesel fuel available in your area.

In general, diesel fuels are blended to satisfy the low temperature requirements of the geographical area in which they are marketed.

Diesel fuels specified to EN 590 or ASTM D975 are recommended.

Required fuel properties

In all cases, the fuel shall meet the following properties:

Cetane number of 45 minimum. Cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).

Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) below the expected low temperature OR Cloud Point at least 5°C (9°F) below the expected low temperature.

Fuel lubricity should pass a minimum level of 3100 grams as measured by ASTM D6078 or maximum scar diameter of 0.45 mm as measured by ASTM D6079 or ISO 12156-1.

Sulfur content

• Diesel fuel quality and sulfur content must comply with existing emissions regulations for the area in which the engine operates.
• Use of diesel fuel with sulfur content less than 0.1% (1000 ppm) is STRONGLY recommended.
• Use of diesel fuel with sulfur content 0.2% (2000 ppm) to 0.5% (5000 ppm) results in REDUCED oil and filter service intervals.
• BEFORE using diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5% (5000 ppm), contact your John Deere dealer.
• DO NOT use diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 1.0%

IMPORTANT: Do not mix used engine oil or any other type of lubricating oil with diesel fuel.

IMPORTANT: Improper fuel additive usage may cause damage on fuel injection equipment of diesel motors.