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Old 04-18-2012, 08:12 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Diesel has a very low "octane" (RON rating) so you're actually lowering your fuel's resistance to combustion, rather than raising it.

This should not affect mileage though, and if it does, you're in need of a tuneup.
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Old 04-18-2012, 09:29 PM   #12 (permalink)
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it is complicated, but generally agreed diesel has a much lower RON then "gasoline".

gasoline is MUCH easier to vaporize, so most think it is easier to light, but that is only true at standard atmospheric conditions because the gas vapors light, but diesel vapors don't.
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Old 04-18-2012, 09:43 PM   #13 (permalink)
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sutor, ne ultra crepidam

it is complicated, but generally agreed diesel has a much lower RON then "gasoline".

gasoline is MUCH easier to vaporize, so most think it is easier to light, but that is only true at standard atmospheric conditions because the gas vapors light, but diesel vapors don't.
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:09 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Impressive claim.

Can he back it up, and also tell us what and how much he's using ?

Cetane boosters are only meant to be added to low quality diesel.
The Diesel fuel in the US is not as good as over there.
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The Diesel fuel in the US is not as good as over there.
I think we caught up with Europe's fuel standards with ULSD in 2007.
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I think we caught up with Europe's fuel standards with ULSD in 2007.
and I certainly would not call the new fuel an "improvement."
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I think we caught up with Europe's fuel standards with ULSD in 2007.
No its still 40 certane. It use to be easy to make fuel 40 certane, oil refiners could do it with out even trying. The new process makes them work to hit 40.
Less sulfur doesn't make it better.
Stripping off the sulfur pretty much removes all the lube properties the fuel has. Fuel lube has to be added back in after its made, further increasing the cost.

Adding ethanol or other oxygen containing compounds to gasoline does not make it better.

Just because something is new doesn't mean it is better. Its better for some agendas but not all.
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Old 04-21-2012, 09:45 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Power service is good stuff, but it does not usually offer double digit improvements. I would say it is good for 5% or so mpg wise. It does keep stuff cleaner and the engine runs quieter, that is true. I have used it for close a million miles now in my cars, it does make a difference. [/I]

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