there are a variety of factors. 1) cetane rating 2) mix of bioDiesel 3) is it #1 or #2 or blended? (depends on region, here in the PNW all we see is #2)
#1 used in the winter is a weaker mix, less cetane but lower pour point to avoid gelling. #2 will have more power but gels in the 34 degree neighborhood. (hint to those travelling from warm to cold climates... if you expect cold weather, that is in the low 30's to teens even, add ONE GALLON of regular unleaded to about 20 gallons of Diesel, this will prevent gelling - you can also use a mix of Kerosene and Diesel, say 50-50 or so, YMMV, but Kerosene is really spendy stuff... You can also use an additive to prevent gelling, but I have never had problems putting a gallon of that really bad smelling stuff called gasoline... ;) unlike octane ratings I know of no requirement to post the provided Cetane rating... adding gasoline to Diesel results in thinning, but also a more rapid burn, so be careful not to add too much or you'll melt pistons... don't lug it when using gas as a thinner... there is often a note on the brand names that say "up to 5%" bioDiesel". bioDiesel lowers mileage and energy... typically... unless it's made from the really good stuff... which isn't usually the case. the Ultra low sulfur fuel can be a concern for lubricity... I think that's why they are mixing in some bioDiesel, from what I've read BioDiesel has greater lubricity than regular Diesel. California got their chops busted when they pulled sulfur from the fuel and wiped out a bunch of big rig's pumps... selfish plug: amsoil sells some fine fuel additives and conditioners, one of the products is called cetane boost, the link in my sig file will get you to the info, sales pitch and an opportunity to purchase and provide a tired old webmaster some lunch money... ;) ----- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -o|||||o- fahrvergnugen y'all Snohomish, Washington - where Jeeps and VWs don't rust, they mold http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 TRSTGZS http://JohnMeister.com HTTP://WAGONEERS.COM http://fotomeister.us ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On Mon, 7 Nov 2011, Greg Fiorentino wrote: # One of my mechanics swears that some diesel brands yield significantly # better economy than others. My wife subscribes to this theory also. Based # on recent unscientific and statistically insignificant tests, I am beginning # to think this may be so. # # # # Do any of you experienced dieselers care to weigh in on this sure-to-be # controversial topic? # # # # Greg # _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com