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45 cetane rating
The 6.4 PSD requires a minimum of 45 cetane rating according to the video. Most stations are rated at a minimum of 40. Did the 6.0 have the same requirement? Will running 40 cetane fuel cause problems?
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No one else has reported any problems. The vidoe also conviently mentions that Ford sells cetane booster at the dealership. Wonder what a real world tech can tell us or if it would effect hp/tq of engine.
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ASTM D975 ULSD fuel is required to have a minimum of 40 cetane, while the ASTM D613 specifies a minimum of 43 cetane. Running lower cetane rating will result in increased white smoke at start up and increased engine noise. Best way to be safe for cetane #'s and lubricity is to run a fuel additive with every tank full. Use DK Power Service or Stanadyne or one of the other diesel fuel additives that contains No Alcohol. DK is a popular choice for the 6.0 and should work equally well in the 6.4L.
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Originally Posted by rondocycle
The 6.4 PSD requires a minimum of 45 cetane rating according to the video. Most stations are rated at a minimum of 40. Did the 6.0 have the same requirement? Will running 40 cetane fuel cause problems?
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Originally Posted by rondocycle
The 6.4 PSD requires a minimum of 45 cetane rating according to the video. Most stations are rated at a minimum of 40. Did the 6.0 have the same requirement? Will running 40 cetane fuel cause problems?
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As blackhat mentioned the DK has been a popular additive for the 6.0 and seems to help with mileage, power lag, etc. Question I have for the 6.4 is; how sensitive is the Particulate Filter to certain additives? and will these additives cause more frequent regens?
Also, is there any way to do a simple test for cetane with out involving a lab?
Also, is there any way to do a simple test for cetane with out involving a lab?
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Originally Posted by phredE
As blackhat mentioned the DK has been a popular additive for the 6.0 and seems to help with mileage, power lag, etc. Question I have for the 6.4 is; how sensitive is the Particulate Filter to certain additives? and will these additives cause more frequent regens?
Also, is there any way to do a simple test for cetane with out involving a lab?
Also, is there any way to do a simple test for cetane with out involving a lab?
I know of no easy cetane test that a consumer could perform.
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