Many stations are now carrying ultra-low sulfur. I have heard different
things about this. For one it will harm current diesel engines. I have a
2004 TDI. Is what I heard true? Do I need to run additives to prevent
damage to the engine?

Bob

They have had ulsd in Europe for more than a few years now. You can
read more about it at tdiclub.com. I have run more than a few tanks of
B100 without issues that I know of in my 2003. No sulfur in B100.

On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:25:56 -0500, "Bob" <txasylum (AT) cox (DOT) net> wrote:

Bob wrote:
The short answer is no.

It is true that the process used to remove the sulfur also removes some
of the lubricating properties of the fuel, the oil companies have formulated
the current diesel to provide the needed lube and will continue to do so
with the new stuff. It should be noted that the US is very late in the game
in ULSD and the rest of the world has had it for years and no problems have
been reported.

The diesel community in the US tends to be extremist and sometimes over
react. In real life, don't worry. However if it makes you feel good to add
an approved additive, go ahead. It will not hurt, or in reality help. I do
not plan to make any adjustment.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

"Joseph Meehan" <sligojoe_Spamno (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Joseph,

Thanks for clearing up my confusion. I suppose this is true for my 2003
Dodge R3500 Cummins Dsl too.

Bob