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larrybuck · 11-08-2011, 08:48 PM

Most of us know about how "straight" diesel now being sold is meant really for 2007, and later diesels.

I have an '85 Suburban w the 6.2. Here locally, I have several sources for Bio-diesel, so have not had any issues, but now am contemplating spending some extensive time towing in MT., WYO., the Dakotas, where out in the tullies, I may only find that "new" diesel.

A past neighbor of mine suggested that I buy some of the cheapest motor oil possible, and pour slight amounts directly into my fuel tank. He said that the worst thing that can happen is that the exhaust will be more smokey!

Would this be a viable solution, or is it a little crazy!

I have a 40 gallon tank. What would the proper ratio be? A few tablespoons?...more???

I'm serious as a heart attack. I like my rig, and want it to live. I can't afford anything newer anywhere in the near future!

I certainly would appreciate any useful input about this.

In conclusion, in addition to the states I've mentioned above, do any of those plus Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, Wisconsin;.... do any of these states use much salt on their winter roads instead of other chemicals to deal with ice?

Thank you for any help!!!

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larrybuck Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sw Washington (state), a little north of Vancouver Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 298 Thanked 122 Times in 88 Posts	Diesel lubrication question! Most of us know about how "straight" diesel now being sold is meant really for 2007, and later diesels. I have an '85 Suburban w the 6.2. Here locally, I have several sources for Bio-diesel, so have not had any issues, but now am contemplating spending some extensive time towing in MT., WYO., the Dakotas, where out in the tullies, I may only find that "new" diesel. A past neighbor of mine suggested that I buy some of the cheapest motor oil possible, and pour slight amounts directly into my fuel tank. He said that the worst thing that can happen is that the exhaust will be more smokey! Would this be a viable solution, or is it a little crazy! I have a 40 gallon tank. What would the proper ratio be? A few tablespoons?...more??? I'm serious as a heart attack. I like my rig, and want it to live. I can't afford anything newer anywhere in the near future! I certainly would appreciate any useful input about this. In conclusion, in addition to the states I've mentioned above, do any of those plus Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, Wisconsin;.... do any of these states use much salt on their winter roads instead of other chemicals to deal with ice? Thank you for any help!!!