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Tech Data
ULSD Diesel Fuel Attributes
ULSD - Diesel Fuel Overiew
Number 1 Diesel
Number 2 Diesel
Cetane
40-54
40-50
Density (energy)
40-44
32-37
Sulfur
7-15
7-15
Min Aromatics
8%
27%
Vicosity
1-6-2.1
2.0-3.2
Flashpoint Min
120 F
130 F
This table is for general reference as not to be taken as exact.
Diesel Smoke Characteristics & Problems
Diesel Smoke Common Diagnostic Characteristics
*These are generalities and should be further diagnost by a professional diesel mechanic
Symptom
Possible Culprit
Possible Solution
Smokes under load, more at high speed and medium
Injector pump retraded
Correct timing
Lot of smoke under load, low speed
Injector pump advanced
Correct timing
Smokes under load -No Power
Turbocharger
Check boost pressure
Smokes under load – High speeds – power loss
Dirty Injectors
Clean injectors with additive
Blue or white smoke some small black smoke signals
Gummed up injectors/sticking
Run injector cleaner
White/blue smoke visable – No change after driving, some pinging
