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Brad Townsend · 11-26-2009, 01:26 PM

OK folks I was once settled that we didn't need an additive for these older engines coming from a detroit rep. But as I further investigate the web for more info it seems that there may be a need for an additive. IF Low sulphur diesel had 500 parts pm and now ultra low sulphur has 15 parts pm and tis is said to be a lubricant then where is the lubricant coming from? Also read a thread mentioning that generators that run on diesel can be effected because there is not enough cetane producing the original power that low sulfur produced thus producing less power which means possibly cutting out prematurely because the original power threshold is now lower.
Any thoughts on this are encouraged and appreciated

Brad

11-26-2009, 01:26 PM	#1
Brad Townsend Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Where ever the coach is. Posts: 158	ULSD ADDITIVES for older engines? OK folks I was once settled that we didn't need an additive for these older engines coming from a detroit rep. But as I further investigate the web for more info it seems that there may be a need for an additive. IF Low sulphur diesel had 500 parts pm and now ultra low sulphur has 15 parts pm and tis is said to be a lubricant then where is the lubricant coming from? Also read a thread mentioning that generators that run on diesel can be effected because there is not enough cetane producing the original power that low sulfur produced thus producing less power which means possibly cutting out prematurely because the original power threshold is now lower. Any thoughts on this are encouraged and appreciated Brad __________________ Brad & Karen & Mena Coach Name BIG BLUE Coach# 204 1988 40 ft 8v92 TA 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser,1990 Jeep Cherokee 4/WD now a desert rat 25 ft Haulmark trailer 730 watt solar panels, Full timing.