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/CGSB- 3.517, 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/CGSB-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/CGSB-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/CGSB-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
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 |
DD Platform |
2024 Model Year and later |
CARB certified |
20% |
100% |
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% |
Series 60 |
2004 Model Year and later |
All |
20% |
100% |
Prior to 2004 Model Year |
All |
5% |
100% |