Diesel purge doesn't kill cars...
People kill cars.

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Cheers,
Robert

Why bother with DP? Run some B100. It'll probably clean everything out.

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DJ


84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

I've just started running about B25 in my car and it does seem to run smoother. ..definately less smoke. I'm going to try and run B50 for a while. My understanding is you shouldn't run over B35 for any length of time because it will eat the natural rubber in fuel lines...and input here?

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Tom in AZ

1985 300SD, smoke silver, blue interior, 146K
1973 280, 85K (sold)

Just run whatever you want to run. When a hose starts weeping or leaking, replace it.

All you have to do is everyone once and awhile, take a look at them and make sure they are okay. I run mixed biodiesel blends and have had no problems.

I have used DP twice on the '87 300TD and once on the '84. I certainly agree with Brian about nothing to worry about. Why spend more money to fix something that isn't broken? So far, neither vehicle even burped after doing the purge correctly.

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Steve
'87 300TD - 132K - Soon 4-Sale
'84 300D Turbo - 122K - Driving
'77 VW Type II - 77K - Restored
'08 250EX Ninja
English Bulldog (Brier) - My best friend. Passed away 12/02/04 while in my arms.

There have NEVER been natural rubber fuel lines in petrol or diesel engined vehicled.
They use Nitrile Rubber, which is affected by ULSD and Biodiesel.

As has been said before, preventative maintenance at oil / filter changes should include inspecting all hoses and fluid levels. Any cracked or weeping hoses should be replaced as a preventative measure.

Tony
The Wizard of Oz

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Tony from West Oz.
Fatmobile 3 84 300D 295kkm Silver grey/Blue int. 2 tank WVO - Recipient of TurboDesel engine.
Josephine '82 300D 390kkm White/Palamino int.
Elizabeth '81 280E, sporting a '79 300D engine.
Lucille '87 W124 300D non-turbo 6 cylinder OM603, Pearl Grey with light grey interior


Various parts cars including 280E, 230C & 300D in various states of disassembly.

i have driven a lot of diesels a lot of miles and the only thing i put in my fuel is injection cleaner, fungicide, and some marvel mystery oil from time to time. more often in the winter.

i honestly doubt the value of any of it but it makes me feel good to do something for the faithful diesels.

the main thing is clean fuel and clean filters.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Darn marvel mystery oil is one of a few additives that are proven to work in studies conducted by the US government not the manufacturer. Now you let the cat out of the bag my $50 a bottle orders are going to tank, there goes my new Mercedes for Christmas. Oh well at least you can feel good about using it because it does do some good for your engine.