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Availability of Ultra low sulfur Diesel (UBA)


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Having driven a diesel for 10 years does not necessarily address ULSD. I know that earlier this year there were very few Mexican refineries that were able to produce ULSD and most of it was being imported from the US. Another question is "is DEF readily available".  

Not trying to refute your answer but I'd ask a current new-model diesel truck owner for an opinion if possible.

 

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You are not likely to find ULSD or DEF in the interior of Mexico, though I have heard that some stations near the border may have it.  The last I knew, from friends, was that they did not choose to drive their new diesels into Mexico for that reason. The USA requires it, as an anti-pollution measure, but it is not yet required in all other countries.

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Altitude should not be an issue as it has computer controlled fuel injection.  From other boards, I'm finding that ULSD is available but not necessarily at every gas station, so I will start searching at about a 1/2 tank.  Apparently BP, Shell and Mobil stations are the best bet over Pemex.

John

 

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3 hours ago, lakeside7 said:

Besides fuel quality you may wish to think about the altitude..or not?

A diesel engine's efficiency at part load does not significantly change with altitude. And it performs a little better than gas 'under load' because a diesel engine is not "throttled" like a gas engine.

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