Dodge 2006 Ram Pickup 3500 - Manual (Page 318)

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)
Carbon Residue - Less
than.15% (Ramsbottom ASTM
D-524
Flash Point - 100°F min. (ASTM D-93)
Density - 40-34 API gravity (ASTM D-287)
Cloud Point - (- 30F°) (ASTM D-97)
Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130)
Copper Strip
Corrosion - #3 rating
ADDING FUEL — 24–VALVE CUMMINS TURBO
DIESEL
WARNING!
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable
container that is on a truck bed. You could be
burned. Always place fuel containers on the ground
while filling.
NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of
fuel, air is pulled into the fuel system.
You may try priming as described below. However, if the
engine will not start, refer to the fuel priming procedure
in the Service Manual or have the vehicle towed to an
authorized Dodge dealer.
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