Oil & Fuel Off Road vs Highway Diesel

   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel #21  
SCDolphin- Is that the Marathon on Fish Hatchery? I've not found another one in the midlands selling bioD. Didn't know their blend but thought it was B20. I'm planning on buying some B99 in Asheville to blend into my own diesel bought later from wherever. Problem is they only sell B99 in warm weather because it gels easily.
 
   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel #22  
Exiled: Oops, :( :( my apologies. Seems Ive had to a lot of that lately??:D :D
 
   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel #23  
Exile, thanks that's some good info.

The 6.0l has a high pressure oil system the fires the injectors. The HP pump is tough on the oil. Also the fact that 3 qts of oil is trapped in the HP pump reservoir which mixes with the new oil every time you do an oil change makes most dealers recommand 5k intervals.
 
   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel #24  
sd624 said:
Exile, thanks that's some good info.

The 6.0l has a high pressure oil system the fires the injectors. The HP pump is tough on the oil. Also the fact that 3 qts of oil is trapped in the HP pump reservoir which mixes with the new oil every time you do an oil change makes most dealers recommand 5k intervals.

Yes the HEUI injection on the 6.0L tends to be a pain in the butt in a few ways. 1 being stiction. The shearing of oil being another. I wonder if this is why IH went with a common rail on the 6.4L. I've been researching their oil analizes. Right now all I can find is rather hard to get a base line. I've spoke w/ people that said their report requimends 2,700 max on their oil change and others split between 5,000 and 7,500 miles which shows no inprovements in that respect. I had a guy tell him me Blackstone told him he could go 12,000 miles. He claims to be using Rotella synthic and that its not shearing down.
I still love my 6.0 though.
 
   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel #25  
Back to the original question ?

Dye / no dye.
Taxed / untaxed.

I don't know how linear the 2520 gas guage is but I'm down to a quarter of a tank.
I'm gonna have to buy something soon. :D :D

I went and bought a yellow tank.
Everyone is arguing at home whether it should be blue or yellow.
Label says diesel, but it was Home Depot.
I suppose I could siphon the furnace's oil tank in a pinch.
 
   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel
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#26  
Diesel fuel canisters should be yellow if im not mistaken, atleast thats the color mine are.
 
   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel #27  
billb3 said:
I went and bought a yellow tank.
Everyone is arguing at home whether it should be blue or yellow.
Kerosene tank is Blue.
Diesel is yellow.
 
   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel #28  
I've only known diesel labeling being green or yellow. I have'nt seen green jugs yet. Unless your commercial it really is'nt going to matter. Kerosine is just #1 diesel. I use 5gal yellow or white Hydralic oil cans. Its just by accident that I have some yellow ones.
 
   / Off Road vs Highway Diesel #29  
- Diesel fuel intended for locomotive, marine and non-road engines and equipment is required to meet the Low Sulfur Diesel fuel maximum specification of 500 ppm sulfur in 2007.

- By June 2010, the ULSD fuel standard of 15 ppm sulfur will apply to non-road diesel fuel production.

- Beginning in 2012, locomotive and marine diesel fuel must meet the ULSD fuel standard of 15 ppm sulfur

- Effective June 1, 2006, refiners and importers nationwide are now required to ensure that at least 80 percent of the volume of the highway diesel fuel they produce or import is ULSD-compliant.

- Diesel fuel classified as Low Sulfur Diesel fuel may still be sold at retail locations outside of California until December 1, 2010.

ASTM D975 sets the lubricity spec by referring to a particular test method (ASTM D6079), known as 滴igh Frequency Reciprocating Rig?HFRR). In this test,diesel fuel is used as a lubricant between two standardized materials which are rubbed back and forth against each other. At the conclusion of the test,the size of the wear scar produced by the reciprocating action is measured. Fuels producing a wear scar diameter of 520 microns or less meet the specification.

Approximately half of the states, districts, and territories in the U.S. automatically adopted the most recent revision of ASTM D975. The others adopted an earlier version of D975, maintain their own specifications or have no diesel fuel specifications at all. Clearly, this does not inspire confidence that fuel quality in the United States is guaranteed by legislation. You should consult your local state fuel quality or Weights and Measures agency for the latest information applicable in your area.

In August 2005 the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) issued a statement saying that the 520 micron wear scar specification listed in ASTM D975 was not consistent with the requirements of fuel injection equipment manufacturers. They recommended that the lubricity specification be changed from 520 microns to 460 microns.

The processing required to reduce sulfur to 15 parts per million (ppm) also reduces the aromatic content (lubricity) and density of diesel fuel, resulting in a slight reduction in energy content (BTU/gal). The expected reduction in energy content is only approximately 1-2%.

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