Specifications

22 Fuels
Test Method Limit Value
ASTM ISO
Oxide ash
Max. D 482 EN 6245
0.01 by weight %
Sulfur
1)
Max. D 5453
D 2622
EN 20846
EN 20884
0.5 by weight %
Cetane number
Min. D 613 EN 5165 45
Cetane index
Min. D 976 EN 4264 42
Corrosion effect on copper. 3 hrs. at
50 °C
Max.
degree of
corrosion
D 130 EN 2160 1a
Oxidation resistance
Max. D 2274 EN 12205
25 g/m³
Lubricity at 60 °C
Max. D6079 12156-1 460 µm
Filter plugging point D 4359 EN 116
See Note
2)
Neutralization number Max. D 974
0.2 mgKOH/g
1)
Sulfur content of more than 0.5% requires an engine oil with a higher TBN and shorter oil drain intervals.
2)
It is the fuel supplier’s responsibility to provide a fuel that will assure correct engine operation at the expected
minimum temperatures and under the given geographi
cal and other local conditions.
Laboratory Analysis
An order for fuel analysis can be placed with MTU.
The following data is required:
• Fuel specifications
• Sampling point
•S
erial number of engine from which fuel sample was taken
Submit the following:
• 0.5 liters of fuel
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