Gas Or Water Contamination Present
- If the fuel system has been contaminated with gasoline, water the following procedure must be followed:
- Remove all fuel from the fuel tank Use an appropriate fuel container. Refer to DRAINING FUEL TANK - DIESEL
. Dispose of the contaminated fuel using the proper procedures.CAUTION:
Dispose of petroleum based products in a manner consistent with all applicable Local, State, Federal, and Provincial regulations.
- If the engine was turned-on, or the engine was started, drain the high pressure fuel pump, so that no incorrect/contaminated fuel is present inside the high pressure pump and flush with clean diesel fuel.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to TANK, FUEL, REMOVAL .
- Ensure the swirl pot indentation below the in-tank electric fuel pump inlet is completely drained and thoroughly clean the fuel tank of any contaminated fuel.
- Completely drain the low pressure fuel lines and flush with clean diesel fuel, then install a NEW fuel filter.
- Install the fuel tank, and fill with clean diesel fuel.
- Road test the vehicle to verify normal operation.