Diesel fuel availability

[Rockerga]

You guys are nutz! I LOVE THIS SITE!

I am color-blind so I have to read the labels at the pump and that saved me just recently as I have the 08' Duramax and the station had the old diesel fuel only. I had to think for a bit WHY (Still don't know) but it stated not for 07' or later engines!

 

[porthole]

It helps to put some Diesel Kleen in your truck. Helps lubricate your turbo

How does it do that? The turbo is lubed by the engine oil.

 

[boatto5er]

Hey SouthernNights -- just remember you're gonna be camping with that guy in September...be nice or you might get some more muchies

Sardines are seafood - right?

 

[truknutt]

Two words --- Lobster Brownies!!

 

[Oldlthrneck]

For those that use an additive and for those that would like to know exactly what benefit is derived from using one. Here is a blind study that was done with the different additves that are on the market.
Sulfur in diesel fuel serves the exact same purpose that lead in leaded gasoline served. When the government mandated that the oil companies had to reduce the sulfur level in deisel those of us that have older trucks really need to add lubricant to our fuel, if not we run the risk of wearing our engines out much sooner than we would like to. Check the results on this study, I think most will be surprised. I believe this was posted on another thread here, but not sure where it is.
Fred

 

[SouthernNights]

You guys are nutz! I LOVE THIS SITE!

I am color-blind so I have to read the labels at the pump and that saved me just recently as I have the 08' Duramax and the station had the old diesel fuel only. I had to think for a bit WHY (Still don't know) but it stated not for 07' or later engines!

Please don't confuse me with those people from from Va. and Pa. They have special needs!

As far as LSD and ULSD goes, I was heavily involved in trucking when the LSD came out. We were all very concerned about what what LSD would do to the fuel systems. We actually ran a couple tests over a period of two years on six different pieces of power for Cummins. There were a few minor instances of o-ring leaks but the bottom line was, SD and LSD, there were no signifacant issues. The ULSD came out after I got out of the Biz, but the little I have read about, it seems maybe not the mountain people make it out top be.

Remember, the low sulfer was developed for on road use and emissions. Just dont get caught with the wrong color diesel. They will stick it to you.

 

[jmgratz]

How does it do that? The turbo is lubed by the engine oil.

Dont know how it works but a Ford mechanic told me that.

 

[porthole]

Stuff in the tank will affect the injectors but not the turbo (within reason of course)

 

[CrazyScotsman]

Since you are on the diesel questions what about diesel purchased in Mexico?
I have a duramax (07) Lbz engine.
Thanks
gdog

I know about a year ago Mexico did " NOT " have ULSD. Probably still the same today

 

[wdk450]

Diesel Fuel Additives

Gang:
Here in Sacramento Chevron has been adding Techron-D in their Diesel fuel. Anybody heard any test data on that?

 

[jpjulian]

We recently returned from a trip to South Dakota and Nebraska. Stopped at several Cenex stations which did not have ULSD. There is a Wal-Mart station and a Speedway near home which have LSD and ULSD both. I've been told by Ford as little as one tank of the wrong fuel will hurt the emissions system and not be covered under warranty. As far as using the big truck pumps, the only locations we have been unable to use them was in Indiana where on the turnpike they have "exempt" pumps for those who pay motor fuel taxes through the IFTA program. The other issue we have is biodiesel blends. Ford only authorizes up to a 5% biodiesel blend. Most of the labels at the pumps I've seen locally and around the country say the biodiesel is in concentrations from 5-20%. I throw in some Diesel Kleen when the blend is unknown. Don't know if helps or not. Been reading some new engines on the horizon will also use urea injection to reduce NOX emmisions even further.