ELBOW 4535241 - Caterpillar

Diesel Fuel Recommendations
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United States and Canada
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Rest of World Film
Diesel fuel must meet “Cat Specification for Distillate Fuel” and the latest versions of "ASTM D975" or "EN 590" in order to ensure optimum engine performance. Refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for the latest fuel information and for Cat fuel specification. This manual may be found on the Web at Safety.Cat.com.
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel 0.0015 percent (≤15 ppm (mg/kg)) sulfur is required by regulation for use in engines certified to nonroad Tier 4 standards (U.S. EPA Tier 4 certified) and that are equipped with exhaust aftertreatment systems.European ULSD 0.0010 percent (≤10ppm (mg/kg)) sulfur fuel is required by regulation for use in engines certified to European nonroad Stage IIIB and newer standards and are equipped with exhaust aftertreatment systems.
Misfueling with fuels of higher sulfur level may void the warranty or affect warranty claims coverage and have the following negative effects:
Shorten the time interval between aftertreatment device service intervals (cause the need for more frequent service intervals)
Adversely impact the performance and life of aftertreatment devices (cause loss of performance)
Reduce regeneration intervals of aftertreatment devices
Reduce engine efficiency and durability.
Increase the wear.
Increase the corrosion.
Increase the deposits.
Lower fuel economy
Shorten the time period between oil drain intervals (more frequent oil drain intervals).
Increase overall operating costs.Failures that result from the use of improper fuels are not Cat factory defects. Therefore the cost of repairs would not be covered by a Cat warranty. For Tier 4/Stage IIIB/Stage IV certified engines always follow operating instructions. Fuel tank inlet labels are installed in order to ensure that the correct fuels are used.Refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for more details about fuels, lubricants, and Tier 4 requirements. This manual may be found on the Web at Safety.Cat.com.Note: Diesel fuel Specification Type and Sulfur Content % (ppm), must be compliant with all applicable emissions regulations for the area in which the engine is operated.Diesel fuel containing greater than .0015% (15 ppm) sulfur is acceptable for areas of the world where allowed by law. The engines in these territories are not equipped with aftertreatment. For these lesser regulated countries, refer to the following for allowable diesel fuel sulfur content.For engines that do NOT use aftertreatment nor use Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), use of diesel fuel containing more than 1.0% (10,000 ppm) sulfur is not approved. Diesel fuel containing less than 0.1% (1,000 ppm) sulfur is highly recommended. If the diesel fuel contains sulfur greater than 0.5% (5,000 ppm) reduce the oil change interval by one-half.For engines that do not use aftertreatment but do use Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), diesel fuel containing more than 0.05% (500 ppm) sulfur is not approved.Fuel Additives
Cat Diesel Fuel Conditioner and Cat Fuel System Cleaner are available for use when needed. These products are applicable to diesel and biodiesel fuels. Consult your Cat dealer for availability.Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a fuel that can be made from various renewable resources that include vegetable oils, animal fat, and waste cooking oil.