Prohibited Fuel Additives

Used Lubricating Oil - Detroit™ specifically prohibits the use of drained lubricating oil in diesel fuel. Used lubricating oil contains combustion acids and particulate materials, which erode injector components, resulting in loss of power and increased exhaust emissions. In addition, the use of drained lubricating oil will increase maintenance requirements due to filter plugging and combustion deposits. Recycled / Re-Refined Oils for recommendations on proper used oil disposal.

Gasoline - The addition of gasoline to diesel fuel will create a serious fire hazard. The presence of gasoline in diesel fuel will reduce the fuel cetane number and increase combustion temperatures.

Ethanol - The addition of ethanol to diesel fuel will create a serious fire hazard. The presence of ethanol in diesel fuel will reduce the fuel cetane number and increase combustion temperatures. Drain and clean tanks that contain such mixtures as soon as possible. Detroit™ will not be responsible for any detrimental effects which it determines resulted from the use of used lubricating oil, gasoline, or ethanol in diesel fuel.

Used Cooking Oil/ Unused Cooking Oil or Waste Animal Fat, Grease, Oil- The use of any cooking oil or animal fat or oil is prohibited in diesel fuel or used in place of diesel fuel. These substances are not approved for use as fuel and may cause permanent damage to your engine. Check your local jurisdiction for proper disposal of these substances.

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