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Diesel-powered trucks are now equipped
with
emission control systems that
require the use of diesel fuel with low-sulfur
(.05%
by weight) content.
Both low- and higher-sulfur fuels will be available
in
Canada. Only
low-sulfur diesel fuels are available
in
the United States.
It
is important that
diesel-powered trucks are refueled with low-sulfur fuel. Use of fuels with
higher-sulfur content will affect the function
of
the emission components
and may cause reduced performance, excessive smoke and unpleasant odor.
Cold Weather Operation
Follow
the instructions listed previously under
the
heading “What
Fuel
to
Use
.”
If
you’re driving
in
very cold temperatures and can’t get a “winterized”
Number
2-D
that has been adapted to cold weather or a Number 1-D, you
can use one gallon of kerosene for every two gallons of diesel fuel. Once
you add the kerosene, run your engine for several minutes
so
the fuels will
mix. Add kerosene only when
the
temperature
fills
below
0°F
(-I
8”C),
because
the
fuel economy
of
kerosene isn’t as good as that of diesel fuel.
I
NOTICE:
Never use home heating oil
or
gasoline in
your
diesel engine.
They can cause engine damage.
In
cold weather, your
fuel
filter may become clogged (waxed).
To
unclog
it,
warm
the
filter to between
32°F
and
50°F
(0°C
to 10°C).
You
won’t need
to
replace
it.
Water in Fuel
Sometimes, water can be pumped
into
your fuel tank along with your diesel
fuel.
This can happen
if
a service station doesn’t regularly inspect and clean
its
fuel
tanks, or
if
it
gets contaminated fuel from
its
suppliers.