Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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hmm...There is no question that the fuel system on a common rail diesel is full of expensive parts.
So how does one keep from wearing them out..??
SIMPLE: Filter it 2 or even three times before it even hits the rail. don't rely on your OEM single fuel filter to keep the crud out that will damage your fuel system: (5-10 Micron particulate matter). Yes it will cost you some extra coin but in the long run, there is no reason to not have injectors or a cp3 IP go 400K + miles.
For my self: Initially I run a FASS 150 gpm lift pump @ 10 psi set up: Both filters are 5 mU - then the fuel goes to the OEM filter assay where I have a cheap Chinese made knock off with the old paper filter at 40mU - then to a final Stanadyne Fuel Manager set up with a 2 mU filter and then to the rail. My EGR was blocked for over 200k miles and recently completely deleted. No soot into the intake.
A good fuel additive: Opti-Lube is recommended. As is Power Service Diesel Kleen...i use both.
If ya want to see an excellent ASTM conducted study on Fuel Lubricity and additives; goto Dieselplace.com and search Lubricity Study by Spicer. When you're done that one, look for his ASTM sanctioned Air Filter Study...both are surprising in their results.
Both studies are applicable to fuel system longevity.
...and in the end, I'm still driving my 2006 LBZ and will continue to do so, till the day I leave this planet...Then I'll expect one of my good friends to arrange for a backhoe to dig a ramp down which my truck can go, set me in my seat with a hi end btl. of Tequila in my hands and a nice gagger hanging from my lips to send me off..!! and the mileage at that time noted on my headstone.!! LOL :D
Rgds,
Stk
So how does one keep from wearing them out..??
SIMPLE: Filter it 2 or even three times before it even hits the rail. don't rely on your OEM single fuel filter to keep the crud out that will damage your fuel system: (5-10 Micron particulate matter). Yes it will cost you some extra coin but in the long run, there is no reason to not have injectors or a cp3 IP go 400K + miles.
For my self: Initially I run a FASS 150 gpm lift pump @ 10 psi set up: Both filters are 5 mU - then the fuel goes to the OEM filter assay where I have a cheap Chinese made knock off with the old paper filter at 40mU - then to a final Stanadyne Fuel Manager set up with a 2 mU filter and then to the rail. My EGR was blocked for over 200k miles and recently completely deleted. No soot into the intake.
A good fuel additive: Opti-Lube is recommended. As is Power Service Diesel Kleen...i use both.
If ya want to see an excellent ASTM conducted study on Fuel Lubricity and additives; goto Dieselplace.com and search Lubricity Study by Spicer. When you're done that one, look for his ASTM sanctioned Air Filter Study...both are surprising in their results.
Both studies are applicable to fuel system longevity.
...and in the end, I'm still driving my 2006 LBZ and will continue to do so, till the day I leave this planet...Then I'll expect one of my good friends to arrange for a backhoe to dig a ramp down which my truck can go, set me in my seat with a hi end btl. of Tequila in my hands and a nice gagger hanging from my lips to send me off..!! and the mileage at that time noted on my headstone.!! LOL :D
Rgds,
Stk
