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ULSD Fuel

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 2hellandback, Mar 4, 2008.

  1. Mar 4, 2008 #1
    2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    Ive noticed locally here FJ is only selling ULSD fuel will that help with soot in the oil? And what are the good or bad points of ULSD fuel?
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2008 #2
    Chillwag

    Chillwag Light Load Member

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    I think that ULSD has a tendency to wax at a higher temp. But that is all I know about ULSD and only from experience. Nothing like climbing a mountain and sudenly loosing half of your power untill you get to a lower, warmer place. Anti gel helps but I try to not use it do to the extra expence, guess its time to pack some in the sidebox.
     
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  4. Mar 4, 2008 #3
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Howes is very cheap insurance against the cost of road service if you do gel up.

    I buy it by the case so get a much lower price than the inconvenience stores at the truck stop. Plus I get a few tenths better MPG.
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2008 #4
    D16

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    For me as O/operator ULSD is not good,cause engine burning more ULSD than regular diesel to make same job:biggrin_25518:
     
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