Fuel treatment for new emission

[newbury]

One of the main problems is the lack of lubricity for the HPFP made by Bosch.

Why ULSD is a problem
Diesel fuel sold in the United States should have a maximum wear scar of 520 microns on the HFRR test. In 2009, Bosch issued a joint manufacturers statement that stated:
"It is essential that the lubricity of the fuel as measured by the HFRR test specified in ISO 12156-1 meets the requirement of a wear scar diameter not greater than 460 microns. In addition, it is recommended by the Diesel FIE manufacturers, that 吐irst fill of the fuel tank should be with fuel with good lubricity characteristics (HFRR < 400 μm) in order to guarantee good 途un-in of the injection system components. The US diesel specification (ASTM D 975-09) includes a lubricity value of 520 μm maximum (according to ASTM D 6079). It is expected that the useful operating lifetime of any mechanical component will be adversely affected by fuel with a lubricity exceeding 460 microns."
What does this mean to you? Your fuel system was designed to operate with fuel that has a HFRR scar rating of less than 400, while the fuel available to you has up to 520. The result can be premature failure of the fuel system, including the fuel pump - which commonly operates over 25,000 psi.

Lubricity of US spec ULSD (Diesel) causing HPFP failures

and another link
Ford 6.7L HPFP failures w/o warranty - Page 2

Maybe its a regional thing, but every diesel pump in North Texas has a 5% bio blend sticker right on the pump, I can take a picture if you would like one.

There are other parts of the world.

Due to my paranoia of putting LSD in my '09 TDI I inspect every pump I fill up at for the ULSD sticker (even if I'm running my F350). On my trips from Mississippi to Virginia and back I've yet to see a 5% Bio sticker.

But please take the picture so I can easily recognize it.

 

[JESSE1]

I don't have a picture but PoorMansCat is right, at least in the east Texas region all diesel pumps have the 5% bio or renewable diesel blend fuel sticker on them.

I run the Motorcraft Cetane Improver in my '12 F-450. May not be needed but I've used it in every tank since new. I also add it to the fuel I use in my tractors and other trucks.

 

[buickanddeere]

I looked at newbury's "info" but it's hearsay and personal bias from people who like and/or sell miracle elixers .

 

[PoorMansCat]

Sure, I have to fill up atleast once a day with this new Ford... I seem to have plenty of time to start at the pumps these days. !!. Good thing they put Sonic order stations out at the pumps!!!

 

[PoorMansCat]

There are other parts of the world.


But please take the picture so I can easily recognize it.

This is Texas, where else is there??? :laughing::laughing:

I will take a picture for ya.. Its typically a yellow sticker about 3-4 inches square, that says 5% bio blend, or something to that effect.

 

[newbury]

I looked at newbury's "info" but it's hearsay and personal bias from people who like and/or sell miracle elixers .

It's your truck and fuel pump, have at it.

Here's a few more links:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/gasoline/meeting/2003/022003bosch.pdf
http://www.biodiesel.org/docs/ffs-performace_usage/lubricity-benefits.pdf?sfvrsn=4
New Diesel Fuel and Old Diesels | Mercedes-Benz Club of America

If you have 5% Biodiesel you have an additive - Biodiesel

 

[buickanddeere]

Anybody wonder about a company that sells diesel additives . If they would recommend the use of additives . How do tests with an old and already worn fuel pump using ULSD prove the wear didn't already occur prior to 2006?

 

[PoorMansCat]

crap, filled up twice today and forgot both times to take a pic... I havent forgot, ok, well, today I did... Its sitting on 1/4 tank right now, so I'll be filling up a time or two tomorrow... will try and get it!