Engine Compatibility
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Diesel Fuel
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All Detroit® engines are approved to use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel meeting specification ASTM D975, CAN/GCSB- 3.520, or EN 590
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Biodiesel Fuel
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All Detroit® engines are approved to use Biodiesel Blends up to 5% (B5) meeting specification ASTM D975, CAN/GCSB-3.520, or EN 590.
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Only the Detroit® engines listed in Table below can operate on Biodiesel Blends of up to 20% (B20) meeting specification ASTM D7467, CAN/GCSB-3.522. Other fuels are prohibited.
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Renewable Diesel Fuel
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All Detroit® engines are approved to use Renewable Diesel Fuel (R1-R100) meeting specification ASTM D975, CAN/GCSB-3.517, or EN 15940
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Fuels not meeting the above specifications at a minimum are prohibited
The following table lists the maximum allowable Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel blends
Table 1, Maximum Allowable Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel blends
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Maximum Allowable Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel blends |
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Engine Platform |
Model Year Relevance |
Certification Type |
Maximum biodiesel blend |
Maximum Renewable Diesel blend |
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2024 Model Year and later |
CARB certified |
20% |
100% |
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US EPA certified |
5% |
100% |
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Prior to 2024 Model Year |
All |
5% |
100% |
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MBE 900 & 4000 |
All Model Years |
All |
5% |
100% |
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Series 60 |
2004 Model Year and later |
All |
20% |
100% |
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Prior to 2004 Model Year |
All |
5% |
100% |
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