power loss with low sulfer diesel

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01-14-2007, 08:59 PM

redbull660

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power loss with low sulfer diesel

Has anyone noticed a power loss with the new ultra low sulfer diesel. I hauled a car today and it seemed to have a power loss. Is it the diesel or my pickup. thanks

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01-14-2007, 09:13 PM

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ULSD is a little less powerful but not much so you can notice except maybe on a dyno

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01-14-2007, 09:59 PM

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There's a 1% reduction in BTU's with ULSD compared to the LSD. Not enough to notice on the highway.

Bad fuel, or winter blend causes more of a power loss than anything else fuel related.

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