I just got a 99 E300, and I know the fuel cap says "no additives" but I don't think they had planned on north america's use of ULSD.

Should I be worried? Can I start burning B5 or B10 to compensate?

 

There isn't really anything you can do to prevent running ULSD since it's at 90% of stations (regardless of pump labeling).

Yes, B2-B5 will offset the lower lubricity of the new fuel.

Please keep in mind that Europe has been using a variation of ULSD for a long time.

 

Ah, OK. Thanks

 

Two concerns with this: They set a higer acceptable wear scar standard than what's deemed reasonable by Bosch. I think even Canada uses a lower number than the USA.

There's been some fuel sampling from around the country (USA)and it's not meeting the ASTM standard in some cases. Seems like a hit or miss proposition. Additives are expensive and certain folks are always looking for ways to cut corners...

 

Sulfur: Isn't Europe rated at 50PPM when we're 15PPM?


I hope you're correct about it not being a problem. BOSCH didn't share the same opinion.

We probably won't know for 5 years or more.

 

i think in my area, mostly all usld now for some time even thou pumps arent marked. i ve been adding power service, white bottle, for a few years now in all my diesels. no problems noted , and a little boost in mpg.