--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Bobby Yates Emory <liberty1@...> wrote:
>
> Max,
>
> Back in the good old days - two or three years ago - diesel at the pump was
> low sulfur. Now, from the pump, it is ultra low sulfur.
>
> That small reduction is enough to remove the lubrication the engine needs.
> The practical solution is to add biodiesel. Even 5% is enough to restore
> the lost lubricity.
>
> (I guess the IP, the injectors, and the engine internals need the improved
> lubricity.)
>
> The sad part is that is not illegal to sell low sulfur diesel. It is only
> illegal to put it in a 2009 or later car or truck. So everyone is paying a
> higher cost per gallon and risking damage to their engines for the benefit
> of a small percentage of drivers. Almost enough to make you believe in
> conspiracy theories.
>
> Bobby
>
>Yea, even off road around here is ULSD. Max
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