Diesel Chevron, Shell, other?
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Diesel Chevron, Shell, other?
Well I'm going to have to fill up this 48 gallon beast of a diesel tank this weekend. The two major brands I have in my area are Chevron and Shell. I could drive farther and maybe find a Mobile station. For diesel does it really matter vs gas?
Being my first Diesel truck one thing that concerns me are stories about Ford denying warranties due to people buying bad diesel.
Being my first Diesel truck one thing that concerns me are stories about Ford denying warranties due to people buying bad diesel.
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You also want the highest cetane level possible. It's not on the pump so you will have to contact each manufacturer and see what they are providing.
Where I live in north Texas our cetane level is 48 minimum, most of the rest of the USA is a minimum of 40.
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I agree with the idea to fill up only at volume/big brand stations. If the station is quaint, I aint. The big risk is water in the fuel. And yes, keep the receipts and check your water filter once in a while.
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This thread (and the first cold weather here) triggered me to do a search on diesel additives. Knowing there is the Cetane issue, potential problems with wax and lubricity, and the possibility of gelling, but I don't have any experience with diesel.
WOW, what a bunch of marketing Kool-Aid out there on the subject! Tons of "good info" driven by sales not fact.
Anyone here in the northern climates have any experience and good results with any certain product or practice?
My truck is "scheduled" to arrive Dec 28, right in the thick of of the cold temps.
WOW, what a bunch of marketing Kool-Aid out there on the subject! Tons of "good info" driven by sales not fact.
Anyone here in the northern climates have any experience and good results with any certain product or practice?
My truck is "scheduled" to arrive Dec 28, right in the thick of of the cold temps.
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Since my cetane level in Texas is already higher than most I don't notice an increase in fuel economy when using additives like some do. I have used Stanadyne, Archoil and Optilube summer. Archoil has one advantage in that it takes very little to do the job. If I travel and carry other products I have to carry a gallon with me. I have also used Archoil in my chainsaws, generators and weed eaters and it will clean gunk out of them and have them running smoothly again without me having to tear them down and clean out the jets.
John Deere's additives are made by Stanadyne so I suspect that its a good product as well. If you are worried about your warranty then Ford's PM-22a would be a good bet. Which last time I checked was made by Gold Eagle which sells Sta-Bil and Diesel Power
John Deere's additives are made by Stanadyne so I suspect that its a good product as well. If you are worried about your warranty then Ford's PM-22a would be a good bet. Which last time I checked was made by Gold Eagle which sells Sta-Bil and Diesel Power
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Well I'm going to have to fill up this 48 gallon beast of a diesel tank this weekend. The two major brands I have in my area are Chevron and Shell. I could drive farther and maybe find a Mobile station. For diesel does it really matter vs gas?
Being my first Diesel truck one thing that concerns me are stories about Ford denying warranties due to people buying bad diesel.
Being my first Diesel truck one thing that concerns me are stories about Ford denying warranties due to people buying bad diesel.
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Why is this? I would think busy truck stops would have the freshest fuel available.
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maybe fresh, but typically bad quality. Also I know flyinJ doent carry regular diesel, they use the bio diesel. Other use additives that are ok for big rigs, but not good for our trucks.
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Also, does that include the diesel pumps that are on the passenger side pumps of the tuck stops?
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Thanks. Can you quantify this statement with specifics and empirical evidence supporting this statement? Not trying to be a smart***, being that this will be my first diesel (other than my tractor), I need more data than "I read it on a post" at FTE.
Also, does that include the diesel pumps that are on the passenger side pumps of the tuck stops?
Also, does that include the diesel pumps that are on the passenger side pumps of the tuck stops?
Other truck stop diesel: there are plenty write ups with this info. Keep looking and the "empirical evidence" will be there