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Chevrolet/GMC Duramax Diesel Supplement (GMNA Localizing-U.S./Canada-
7132827) - 2015 - CRC - 6/5/14
Driving and Operating
9-21
Fuel
Fuel for Diesel Engines
This vehicle is approved to use
diesel fuel with no more than
15 ppm sulfur content and biodiesel
up to 20% by volume. Both diesel
and biodiesel blends must meet all
the requirements as defined in the
most current versions of the local
fuel standards. Please see the
recommended fuels for individual
countries, as described in the
following sections.
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Caution
Engine damage may occur and
the damage would not be covered
by the warranty if:
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Gasoline is added to the fuel
tank. Gasoline should never
be added to the fuel tank.
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Caution (Continued)
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Diesel fuel has been mixed
with engine oil, vegetable oil,
or automatic transmission
fluid.
.
Marine diesel fuel; fuel oils;
diesel fuels that are entirely
or partially plant based, such
as rape seed oil or bio-diesel;
Aquazole
®
; or similar
diesel-water emulsions
are used.
.
Diesel fuel or fuel additives
that are not recommended
are used.
.
Aftermarket diesel fuel
additives, particularly those
that contain alcohol or water
emulsifiers, are used. Consult
your dealer before using a
fuel additive.
Some conditions, such as dirty fuel,
may decrease fuel filter life and a
CHANGE FUEL FILTER message
may come on in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
What Fuel to Use in
The U.S.
Use only diesel fuel with ultra low
sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum).
Look for dispensers with this label.
