Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
Fuel: Technical Service Bulletins
Diesel Fuel System - Bio-Diesel B5 Fuel Usage
NUMBER: 14-001-07
GROUP: Fuel
DATE: January 26, 2007
SUBJECT:
Bio-Diesel B5 Fuel
MODELS:
2004 - 2006
(VA)
Sprinter
2007
(VB)
Sprinter
DISCUSSION:
Fuels with a maximum volume percentage of 5% Bio-Diesel can be used for Sprinter engine type OM647and 0M642. Bio-Diesel, also known as Fatty
Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), fuel must comply with specification ASTM D 6751 by the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), category 1-3. Fuel must
also have the necessary oxidation stability:
(min. 6h, proved with EN14112 method) to prevent damage from deposits and/or corrosion.
CAUTION:
The B5 Bio-Diesel blend should only be used if is sufficiently labeled to indicate that it meets the above standard. The engine may suffer severe
damage if operated with concentrations of Bio-Diesel higher than 5%.
POLICY:
Information Only
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.