Are there differences in brands of diesel fuel?
07-22-2007, 05:11 PM
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2008 R320 CDI, 2006 SLK350
Are there differences in brands of diesel fuel?
After being a Mercedes-Benz diesel owner in the 1970's and 80's, I have been away from the diesel experience. I have a new 2008 R320CDI coming in late August. I have wondered if there is any real difference in the brands of ultra low sulfer diesel?
I know from my prior years with diesel, you wanted to make sure you purchased diesel from a station that ideally sold plenty of diesel so it was being turned regularly AND that the place maintained their tanks.
I would appreciate feedback on this.
I know from my prior years with diesel, you wanted to make sure you purchased diesel from a station that ideally sold plenty of diesel so it was being turned regularly AND that the place maintained their tanks.
I would appreciate feedback on this.
07-22-2007, 08:03 PM
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1982 300D VNT, 1980 240D 3.0T, 1982 300TD
There are only a few refineries in the united states. They all get their fuel from the same refineries.
The only differences is storage quality and additive packages.
Buy from high-volume stations (truck stops) that keep the pumps and their station clean.
The only differences is storage quality and additive packages.
Buy from high-volume stations (truck stops) that keep the pumps and their station clean.
07-25-2007, 12:23 AM
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2006 E320 CDi, 2008 3/4 Ton Suburban, 2007 "rice rickshaw" Accord 5 speed
Older VW and MB diesels have bigger filler holes.
