[AT] Detroits

[Jim & Lyn Evans]

The 2007 fuel is ultra-low sulfur.  I don't know what else changes.  The new
emission rules are so strict that the air coming out of the exhaust pipe
will actually be cleaner than the air going in.  I am sure the low sulfur
fuel we have no will ruin something on the new engines, probably the
catalytic converter and maybe the injectors.  I did see that Mexico won't
have the new fuel until 2008 so if you have a 2007 truck, don't plan on
taking it to Mexico unless you have enough fuel to get there and back.

Jim.

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Larry D. Goss
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 9:00 AM
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
Subject: RE: [AT] Detroits

Hey, does anyone know what the proposed changes in Diesel fuel for 2007 are?
I was talking to a man a couple of days ago who has a son working for
Cummins.  They are currently headed for New Mexico for a couple weeks of
testing on their new engine line before starting production for compliance
with 2007 fuels.  Since none of the fuel is available along the route, they
have to spot tankers at dealerships along the way for refueling both coming
and going.  Supposedly, they did the sub-zero testing in a big controlled
environment setting close to St. Petersburg, Florida.

Larry 

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