Technical Bulletin

Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To

All 2001 - 2007 Diesel Engine All All All

Only

Condition
01 07 40 May 1, 2007 2011171 Supersedes T. B. Group 01 number 06-02 dated January 26, 2006, due to
additional models and years, plus the removal of gasoline engine information.

Fuel, Poor Quality

Poor quality fuel or seasonal fuel changes (summer/winter fuel) may negatively affect operation of the engine and
may cause one or more of the following conditions:

Engine runs rough after cold start.

Stumbles while driving.

Loss of engine performance.

Rough engine idle.

Excessive carbon buildup on intake valves and combustion chambers.

Clogged fuel filter and/or fuel injectors.

Conditions may be severe enough to illuminate the MIL in conjunction with storage of one or more of the following
DTCs in the ECM:

Misfire on one or more cylinders (P0300, P030x)

In addition, poor quality fuel may exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

May have unique color and odor.

May contain undissolved water, sediment, and suspended matter.

May appear cloudy, and (after settling), may show signs of separation.

Technical Background
Condition may be caused by use of contaminated fuel.

Condition may be caused by use of fuel with a low content of deposit control additives.

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Production Solution
No production change required.

Service
Always follow indications of the Repair Manual, applicable Technical Bulletins and Guided Fault Finding.

If diagnosis is inconclusive, poor fuel quality may be the cause of the condition, consider advising the customer to
change fuel source (brand/gas station).

Warranty
Information only.

Required Parts and Tools

No Special Tools required.

No Special Parts required.

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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