2-4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Refueling Using Fuels that Contain Biodiesel Fuel (Fatty Acid Methyl
Esters (FAME)) (for Europe Only)
• You can use standard type diesel fuels that meet EN590. A standard type diesel
fuel means the fuel that contains biodiesel fuel (FAME) which meets EN14214.
• Using diesel fuels that do not meet EN590, or using fuels that contain FAME
which does not meet EN14214 may, in the worst case, cause a serious engine
failure.
• Do not leave the diesel fuel that contains FAME unused in the engine for a long
period of time. FAME contents may block up the fuel system, causing a serious
engine failure.
• The engine is covered under the engine warranty given when the fuel that
meets EN590 is used. However, if the engine is left unused for a long period of
time, the characteristics of the fuel may change, causing a engine failure. The
engine warranty is not applicable in such cases.
ADVICE
Biodiesel meeting EN14214 (blended at the point of sale) used only in
mixtures of up to a maximum 5% by volume with mineral diesel fuel complying
with the EN590 diesel fuel standard are acceptable for use in this engine.
The final product B5 must also comply with EN590.
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NOTE
When changing from 0% FAME diesel to a fuel that contains an amount of
FAME that meets EN590, there may be a negative impact on performance
during engine startup and general operation.
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Refueling Using Fuels that Contain Biodiesel Fuel (for United States
and Canada Only)
It is acceptable to use diesel fuel containing up to 5% biodiesel (B5), but the final
blended fuel must meet the same specification, ASTM D975 (Grade Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel), as other fuels used in your engine, and the biodiesel used for making this
fuel must meet the latest version of ASTM specification D6751. Biodiesel is produced
from vegetable oils or animal fat that have been esterified to reduce the possibility of
damage to your fuel system and engine. The use of un esterified bio-oils blended into
diesel fuel at any concentration is not approved by Isuzu and could damage your fuel
system and engine.
Biodiesel blends between B6 and B20 could cause damage to your engine and fuel
system if these fuels do not meet strict quality standards. ASTM D7467 has been
established to specify the properties of B6 to B20 biodiesel blends. However, field
quality surveys have shown that many commercially available B6 to B20 blends do
not meet this standard and in fact can be very damaging to your engine. If you plan to
use biodiesel grades between B6 and B20, please contact your Isuzu Distributor.
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