Fuel additive for ULSD?!?
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Fuel additive for ULSD?!?
The dealer told me today that because of the new ulsd that I will have to add an additive to my fuel to keep the fuel system lubed or it will continue to keep failing.
They said that the sulfur is yhe only thing that lubes the fuel system in older diesel engines.
I do about 1k miles @ week........that could be pretty costly!!
They said that the sulfur is yhe only thing that lubes the fuel system in older diesel engines.
I do about 1k miles @ week........that could be pretty costly!!
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Just switch over to b5 biodiesel...all the lubrication you will ever need. Read this:
http://h1.ripway.com/nlemerise/Ford/Lubricity.pdf
http://h1.ripway.com/nlemerise/Ford/Lubricity.pdf
Last edited by nlemerise; Jun 27, 2007 at 06:18 PM.
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I do the same amount of driveing.And just started useing p.s. diesel kleen.I was skeptical at first about the claims that were made here.But wow it works as described.I buy the 96oz.grey bottle and it lasts a little better than 2 weeks.It cost me 18 dollaers for the big jug at a truck stop but i have heard you can get it at wal-mart too.
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They said that the sulfur is yhe only thing that lubes the fuel system in older diesel engines.
Diesels do not need sulfur. In fact, sulfur is not a lubricant. The process that strips sulfur from diesel also strips the lubricity. However that lubricity is put back in the form of addtives before it is ever sold to the public. All ULSD must meet federal highway standards for lubricity, the same standards as the previous fuel.
If a dealer tells you that the current ULSD is the cause for your problems, then you need to find a new shop to take your truck. They are feeding you lies.
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Given what they just nicked you for your simple fuel system repairs, it's time to look elsewhere.
Stick around here and we'll have you twisting wrenches with a high degree of confidence.
No, I'm not kidding! There's a lot to learn, but it's certainly worth it all to no longer be at the mercy of the stealers, err... dealers.
Pop
Stick around here and we'll have you twisting wrenches with a high degree of confidence.
No, I'm not kidding! There's a lot to learn, but it's certainly worth it all to no longer be at the mercy of the stealers, err... dealers.
Pop
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"If a dealer tells you that the current ULSD is the cause for your problems, then you need to find a new shop to take your truck. They are feeding you lies."
Amen Brother you have nailed it to the wall. Never Never Never take it to the Stealer. I would rather buy a Good new used truck then have the stealer take all my money!
Amen Brother you have nailed it to the wall. Never Never Never take it to the Stealer. I would rather buy a Good new used truck then have the stealer take all my money!
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