I am considering taking my SD 6.0 diesel through Mexico. Are there any precautions that I should take. What is the availability of diesel and will a 6.0 run on the blend of diesel that they have. Should I take extra fuel filters?

 

It's been a few years since I went south of the border but, Diesel should be pretty widely available. I didn't have any trouble finding fuel last time I was down there in 2000. I just remember the quality tended to vary a bit. Some of the fuel had a strong sulfur odor to it. I know Mex allows more sulfur in the fuel but, I'm talking the smell's strong enough to get your attention. I ran a 7.3L @ the time not sure how the 6.0 will like the higher sulfur levels wasn't a problem for my 7.3

A few extra fuel filters and Diesel Kleen would be a pretty good idea.

DG

 

Nothing's changed in terms of availability. There's still a lot of diesel selling PEMEX's everywhere. Unfortunately we only run the stuff in semi's that stay in Mexico, so I have no idea what the stuff might do to an engine as sensitive as the 6.0. I drive my truck down there often, I just don't put PEMEX in it.

 

I run Premix Diesel in my 2005 F350 6.0 all the time here in Baja.
Try buying at the newer stations or ones that look like they
sell alot of diesel fuel. I havent had any problem.
I find i lose about 2 miles per gallon with a lite load.

Ron W.

 

I have a 2004 6.0 and run Mexican diesel as often as I can. No problems at all!! Plus its much much cheaper!

 

I actually live in Mexico (work) and I have had no problems at all!

 

This is good to know. It takes the worry out of filling up if I have to.

 

I go down to Cabo every year on vacation and usually rent a cheap car. As far as I know, PEMEX is your only choice for fuel because it's the government monopoly.

Just be aware of 2 problems. First is that the pumps are notoriously out of calibration and they always short you for some reason. There's not much you can do about that problem. The other problem is that the pump jockeys will try to rip you off. Two years in a row now, I've handed the guy a 20 to pay for gas and just like a magician he palms the 20 and flips a dollar into his hand and trys to tell you he needs more money. I ain't playing that game, so I just call their bluff and pay the correct amount. So don't be distracted while they are fueling so you don't get ripped off.

 

Following up on Harold and the others:
1) Get plenty of Pesos before you go and pay for the fuel in pesos. End of that problem.

2) At any station other than in a major city, use a pre-filter. Balically a chamois in a funnel. It will slow down the filling BUT will filter out any water along with other sediment and crud. Check out West Marine (usual disclaimers, not affiliated etc).

 

I would recommend some mexican insurance and various anti-theft devices. I'm just scared of the truck getting stolen.