Dodge 2007 Ram 2500 Automobile User Manual


 
NOTE: A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel may be used
with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck.
NOTE: In addition, commercially available fuel addi-
tives are not necessary for the proper operation of your
Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck.
NOTE: No. 1 diesel fuel should only be used where
extended arctic conditions (-10°F or -23°C) exist.
Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications
Fuel Properties - No. 2 - Diesel Reference
Viscosity - 1.9 to 4.1 centistokes (ASTM D-445)
Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613)
Sulfur Content -.05% by weight (ASTM D-2622)
Water & Sediment - less than 0.05
% by volume
(ASTM D-2709)
Carbon Residue - Less than.35% (Ramsbottom
ASTM D-524
Flash Point - 125°F min. (ASTM D-93)
Fuel Properties - No. 2 - Diesel Reference
Density - 40-34 API gravity (ASTM D-287)
Cloud Point 15°F (ASTM D-97)
Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130)
Copper Strip
Corrosion - #3 rating
Ash - 0.01% by mass (ASTM D-482)
Distillation - curve is smooth &
cont.
(ASTM D-86)
Number 1 Diesel Fuel Specifications
Fuel Properties - No. 1 - Diesel Reference
Viscosity - 1.3 to 2.4 centistokes (ASTM D-445)
Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613)
Sulfur Content - maximum of.05%
by weight
(ASTM D-2622)
Water & Sediment - less than 0.05
% by volume
(ASTM D-2709)
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