[AT] Canola to diesel

[George Willer]

Mercedes has different ideas about diesel fuel... possibly because they
aren't true diesels some other concoctions are suggested.  They even endorse
adding a significant amount of gasoline to the diesel in cold weather to
improve starting.

George Willer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sloane
> Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 9:37 AM
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> Subject: Re: [AT] Canola to diesel
> 
> I wouldn't add motor oil, but I recall putting a small amount of ATF in
> the tank of some Mercedes Benz diesels back in the '60s, at the
> customers' request. I can't recall why it was done, but apparently MB
> condoned it in their owner's manual. Maybe it was to get moisture out.
> 
> Mike
> 
> Richard Fink Sr wrote:
> > On this item the diesel with lower sulfur. If a person was to run it
> > would adding motor oil to it help with the lubrication?
> > R Fink
> >
> >
> >> http://www.milliganbiotech.com/
> >> I'm considering trying their fuel conditioner  mainly for the low
> >> sulfur fuel that we are getting now. There is some doubt about the
> >> lubricity of today's diesel fuel without sulfur and causing premature
> >> failure of the diesel injection system.
> >>
> >> Ralph in Sask.
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