Oil & Fuel New Diesel Fuel

deminin · Aug 17, 2006

It is my understanding that starting in a couple of months, Diesel fuel is going to be substantially changed. The refineries, under rulings by the EPA. are going to start supplying USLD (Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel) which contains no more than 15 PPM Sulphur, as opposed to the current fuel which has around 550 PPM. The "impurities" in Diesel are used by current engines as a lubricant, and aid to soot removal. The EPA says that older engines will be able to use the new diesel fuel with no problems. Thats fine....but now we are being asked to Trust The Government, again.

Does anyone have any good info on this new fuel, and any sources for non-government data that refers to the new diesel, and any testing or recommendations regarding using it in older engines. Also, if soot removal might be affected, is there a new grade of engine oil available that can compensate for the changes in the fuel?

I have a super 2002 B2910HSD that I would sure hate to see have problems because of some change in fuel. If I need to change oil, etc., no problem...I just want to be prepared, so I don't have troubles.

rbarker · Aug 17, 2006

You might want to ask this question in th Oils, Fuels, and Lubricants forum. Heck, they might already be talking about it and answered your questions.

Jimbrown · Aug 17, 2006

make your head hurt
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84233

http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=22;t=000752

MadReferee · Aug 17, 2006

Your question has been discussed to death in the Oil/Fuel/Lube forum.

In a nutshell, your 2002 B2910 will run just fine with ULSD which should already be available in many areas. If you are the worrying type then add some Power Service to the fuel at about 3oz per 5 gallons of fuel.

A thorough discussion can be found right here:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80125

A good industry source is Chevron, here:

http://www.chevron.com/products/prodserv/fuels/diesel/ulsd.shtml

Iowachild · Aug 17, 2006

deminin:

Mad posted good sources of info. I will add one thing I have picked up and that is the only problem might be with leaks on some rubber parts, but mainly on older machines. Back in the early 90's (maybe 1993) when diesel fuel went from around 2500 ppm sulphur to the 500 ppm sulphur (lsd) that was the majority of problems. Two pluses with this new change: 1. The reduction isn't near as drastic and 2. Manufactures addressed those leakage problems with newer materials and your machine is new enough it should be a problem.

SkyPup · Aug 17, 2006

New diesel fuel is always better than old diesel fuel....

bx23barry · Aug 18, 2006

We have had USLD here in Calif. for a couple years without any problems

CurlyDave · Aug 19, 2006

Since the new fuel is the only kind I will be able to buy, my plan is to use it.

My only other choice is to let the tractor sit.

Egon · Aug 19, 2006

I think you have a plan Dave!

proudestmonkey · Aug 19, 2006

CurlyDave said:
Since the new fuel is the only kind I will be able to buy, my plan is to use it.

My only other choice is to let the tractor sit.

Ditto here. Except for one addition: I will be glad to use the new fuel, since the refineries will be adding lubricants that won't hurt the environment or my children and grandchildren the way high sulfur would. Bring it on, I say.