Paccar PX-9 Operator's Manual - page 76
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Recommendation to Avoid Fuel
Gelling
•
Use appropriate fuel grade/blend
for conditions.
•
Specify vehicle with proper cold
weather equipment (fuel filter, line
and tank heaters).
PACCAR does not recommend the
use of fuel additives, however, should
a customer decide there is a need for
temporary use of a winter fuel additive,
PACCAR offers the following guidance:
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Use an industry known, high
quality product (EPA approved).
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Only use the additive for the
minimum time needed.
•
Follow additive manufacturer's
instructions exactly.
•
Refuel with proper grade fuel as
soon as possible.
Warranty and the Use of
Biodiesel Fuel
PACCAR Inc. approves the use of
biodiesel fuel blends up to 20% by
volume in diesel fuel providing that the
following conditions are meet:
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The biodiesel used in the blend
meets ASTM Standard D6751 or
EN 14214 specifications.
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The biodiesel used in the blend
is sourced from a BQ-9000
Accredited Producer.
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The finished blend meets the fuel
properties of the ASTM Standard
D975 (up to B5 blend) or D7467
(B6 to B20 blend).
•
The engine oil and oil filter are
changed at 40,000 miles/64,000
km (or six months).
•
The fuel filter is changed every
25,000 miles/40,000 km.
The use of approved biodiesel fuel
does not affect the PACCAR engine
warranty. Failures caused by the use of
non-approved biodiesel fuels or other
fuel additives that are of unacceptable
quality or DO NOT meet specified
industry standards are not considered
as defects of parts or workmanship
by PACCAR and therefore will not
be covered by the PACCAR engine
warranty.
PACCAR recommends that customers
intending to use biodiesel blends
become familiar with the additional
handling considerations of these fuels
such as ageing, metal compatibility
and tendency to absorb water. Please
reference the fuel supplier’s technical
information or industry guidelines such
as the American Trucking Association
Truck Maintenance Council document
RP 357.
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Y53-1185-1B1
(12/2014)
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