Another guy confused about diesel
Hey All, Not trying to add to the "Diesel vs Gas" debate, but like many other readers who are contemplating the Diesel upgrade I'm confused about just how needy the new Diesels are. In my area dies...
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Additives to fuel do have their place. If you were to buy an older diesel prior to the introduction of ultra low sulfur fuel, you should add a friction modifier to the fuel prevent accelerated component wear. This is no different than having to add a modifier to the fuel of gasoline engines that were designed for leaded fuel and had soft valve seats. Current engines do not need additives unless the vehicle will be stored for an extensive period or if the fuel you are using is improper for the current ambient temperatures.
