Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-28-2004, 07:04 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Hollywood, CA
Posts: 35
Mixing Regular Diesel With Ulsd?

Just found some stations in Los Angeles that now sell the ULSD. My question is...should I wait until my tank (now a little less than half full) is near empty to switch to the new diesel? Can I mix the old and the new? Anyone out there been using the ULSD long enough to have an answer?

And what effect does Redline have on the new ULSD?

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-28-2004, 07:29 PM
oldnavy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SwampEast MO
Posts: 1,695
Only difference in ULSD & LSD you have been using is the sulphur content and hopefully an addition of lub package to make up for lost lub properties of the sulfur.

The answer to the question, no it doesn't hurt to blend the fuel as for as engine is concerned.

The Redline will do the same for ULSD as your old diesel fuel.
__________________
'10 Chrysler T&C Stow-N-Go White. Grandpa's ride.

'13 Chrysler 200 Touring Candy Red. Grandma's ride.

Age and cunning will always over come youth and vigor.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-28-2004, 09:50 PM
whunter's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 17,432
Thumbs up Please make the subject clear to new members.

Quote:
Originally Posted by oldnavy
Only difference in ULSD & LSD you have been using is the sulphur content and hopefully an addition of lub package to make up for lost lub properties of the sulfur.
The answer to the question, no it doesn't hurt to blend the fuel as for as engine is concerned.
The Redline will do the same for ULSD as your old diesel fuel.
ULSD = Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
LSD = Low Sulfur Diesel
__________________
ASE Master Mechanic
https://whunter.carrd.co/

Prototype R&D/testing:
Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
Automotive Technical Writer

1985 300SD
1983 300D
2003 Volvo V70

https://www.boldegoist.com/
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-28-2004, 09:55 PM
oldnavy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SwampEast MO
Posts: 1,695
Well he used the correct terms I just ass u me (d) he knew the meanings.
__________________
'10 Chrysler T&C Stow-N-Go White. Grandpa's ride.

'13 Chrysler 200 Touring Candy Red. Grandma's ride.

Age and cunning will always over come youth and vigor.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-28-2004, 09:59 PM
unkl300d's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: San Francisco, Ca
Posts: 2,490
UL liSteD diesel fuel???

DOH....food poisened & cross eyed....

__________________
1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
********************
1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-28-2004, 10:12 PM
whunter's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 17,432
Talking Rofl

Quote:
Originally Posted by oldnavy
Well he used the correct terms I just ass u me (d) he knew the meanings.
Not him; the new people reading that alphabet soup trying to guess where and why LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), is going in the fuel tank.

Yep; that would be one weird ride to follow in a traffic jam.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-29-2004, 08:19 AM
oldnavy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SwampEast MO
Posts: 1,695
Hehehehe, like taking a trip without leaving the farm.
__________________
'10 Chrysler T&C Stow-N-Go White. Grandpa's ride.

'13 Chrysler 200 Touring Candy Red. Grandma's ride.

Age and cunning will always over come youth and vigor.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11-29-2004, 08:41 AM
boneheaddoctor's Avatar
Senior Benz fanatic
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Hells half acre (Great Falls, Virginia)
Posts: 16,007
Quote:
Originally Posted by whunter
Not him; the new people reading that alphabet soup trying to guess where and why LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), is going in the fuel tank.

Yep; that would be one weird ride to follow in a traffic jam.
Would that make a 240d "Think" its a E320 CDI? Or have a bad trip and think its a Volvo?
__________________
Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
---------------------
Section 609 MVAC Certified
---------------------
"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 11-29-2004, 08:49 AM
oldnavy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SwampEast MO
Posts: 1,695
Quote:
Originally Posted by boneheaddoctor
Would that make a 240d "Think" its a E320 CDI? Or have a bad trip and think its a Volvo?
Not the dreaded 240D Volvo confussion. I remember back in the early '80's the most common broke down new euro car seen on the Interstate were the Volvo's and US car was the Dodge Minivans.
__________________
'10 Chrysler T&C Stow-N-Go White. Grandpa's ride.

'13 Chrysler 200 Touring Candy Red. Grandma's ride.

Age and cunning will always over come youth and vigor.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 11-29-2004, 02:44 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Hollywood, CA
Posts: 35
Yup. I knew the difference.

The ULSD is now being sold in California. But outside of OLDNAVY, any other opinions?

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:18 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page