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12-12-2006, 02:49 PM
Brian Minkin wrote:
Brian,
As I said, I'm no diesel expert, but looking at a typical composition of diesel I see no need to worry. My context on diesel is around 15 years out of date and centered around european diesel. My understnading is that the formulations are similar, with the exception that US diesels are higher in sulfur and are not as clean burning. The other thing that annoys me is the european diesel sells for less than gasoline, whereas here it's the opposite.
Now, when biodiesel hit the market, then the fears of degradation and an ever changing fuel composition may be more real, but it's hard to say until the final formulations are set.
For those who are interested, here's a nice simple simmary:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel
Quote:What about cold weather additives for diesel fuel. I have a diesel truck and this is my first winter with it. What do I need to know. Ford Dealer does sell diesel additives in their service dept. Should I be concerned with using these?
Brian,
As I said, I'm no diesel expert, but looking at a typical composition of diesel I see no need to worry. My context on diesel is around 15 years out of date and centered around european diesel. My understnading is that the formulations are similar, with the exception that US diesels are higher in sulfur and are not as clean burning. The other thing that annoys me is the european diesel sells for less than gasoline, whereas here it's the opposite.
Now, when biodiesel hit the market, then the fears of degradation and an ever changing fuel composition may be more real, but it's hard to say until the final formulations are set.
For those who are interested, here's a nice simple simmary:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel