MTU Specifications for Liquid Fuels - (Diesel)

MTU Specifications for Liquid Fuels - (Diesel)

MTU specifications for liquid fuels (Diesel) can be found in the Fluids and Lubricants Specifications manual. 

Section 5. Liquid Fuels has all of the required information needed when evaluating fuel type and quality for MTU engines. 

Attached is a copy of the Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/41E which is the latest at this time. 09-05-2022.

Please look on the MTU Business Portal for any updated versions as this document is continuously updated. 


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