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Old 03-25-2011, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob338 View Post
Following is from eHow. Better to convey accurate info than "it's my understanding", or "I heard".


No. 1 and No. 2 diesel fuels are made for use in highway vehicles. While No. 2 diesel is the more common of the two, No. 1 diesel is better for use in cold weather. This is because it has a lower boiling point and is lighter than No. 2 diesel. This makes it less susceptible to gelling or waxing in cold weather, and thus better able to flow through a car's engine. However, No. 1 diesel is more expensive than No. 2 diesel. This is why many people blend the two diesels together for use in cold weather conditions.




Right. My winter MB diesel experience basically told me this.
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