Diesel fuel
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Green Co.
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Yes, the new ultra low sulphur diesel will work in the older diesel engines. Sulphur acted as a lubricant for the injector pumps (from what I've been told) but was replaced by some other lube.
Most of us old time diesel drivers add a little 2-cycle oil to the new fuel, about 8 oz to a tank, just for peace of mind on lubricating the pump. I like the Lucas Upper Cylinder Lube, but at $8 a quart, it is cost prohibitive. I use it only when changing fuel filters.
Enjoy the 300TD. Great automobile.
Most of us old time diesel drivers add a little 2-cycle oil to the new fuel, about 8 oz to a tank, just for peace of mind on lubricating the pump. I like the Lucas Upper Cylinder Lube, but at $8 a quart, it is cost prohibitive. I use it only when changing fuel filters.
Enjoy the 300TD. Great automobile.
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Dazed
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If you're in daytona, collect a bit of used fryer oil, settle and filter it, and use it as a lube additive as well. Or filtered waste motor oil.
You can probably run in excess of 50% WVO year round in Daytona. Saves a LOT of money, once you buy the barrels and filter and pump. Plus WVO will REALLY clena your tank.
You should, of course, always carry a spare fuel filter in the car.
You can probably run in excess of 50% WVO year round in Daytona. Saves a LOT of money, once you buy the barrels and filter and pump. Plus WVO will REALLY clena your tank.
You should, of course, always carry a spare fuel filter in the car.