tron786

Hi all.

I wanted some insight from an international perspective.
I live in South Africa and the diesel here is grade according to the sulfur content.
In the cities it's 50ppm but in the outlying areas there is only 500ppm.
There is only one gas station brand that offers 10ppm.

Questions.
1. What is available in your country?
2. Is there a big difference between the 50pm and 10ppm?
3. Is it worth driving out to find a dealer with 10ppm each time I fill up?

Carsy

G'day Tron, Here are the Australian Standards.:-

Diesel standards Parameter National standard Date of effect Test Method

Biodiesel 1 5.0% volume by volume (max) 1-Mar-09 EN 14078

Sulfur 500 ppm (max) 31-Dec-02 ASTM D5453

50 ppm (max) 1-Jan-06

10 ppm (max) 1-Jan-09

Source :- https://www.environment.gov.au/topic...andards/diesel

I could see no reason to drive to a 10ppm pump unless you are a rabid tree hugging greeny. I cannot see how it will make any difference to the way your car operates but only increasing acid rain that will fall in the Indian Ocean.JC

mersum1es

I think it is an EU regulation that over 50ppm diesel is not allowed to sell in passenger car usage after year 2008. Some fuel companies are selling 10ppm quality here already.

Plutoe

I am amazed at the differences in the USA both on and off road are mandated at 15 ppm---the off road is taxed less and tinted a red color and sells for about $.20 less per US gallon----just don't get caught with red in your car tank---big fine!!

Who knows where all the lubricity will come from!!

Carsy

Australian Lubricity 0.460 mm (max) (all diesel containing less than 500 ppm sulfur) 16-Oct-02 IP 450