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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:21 am
LBZ
Joined: 05 Jan 2007
Posts: 158
Location: Loami, Illinois
When I first saw this( http://www.arcticdiesel.com/product/gold.aspx ) on a pump up here in MN., kinda thought they were trying to sell off some unused #1 fuel from the winter or something. I read the tags which states pretty much the same as the web page & went ahead a filled the tank up. Not sure if the fuel mileage went up yet as I have not topped off the tank, but the fuel looks pure and clean, unlike some of the stuff I have seen going through the lines @ major truck stops.
The cost at the station I filled at was .06 higher than the bio they were selling in all the other pumps....Anyone else tried this? From the miles I ran on two lane highways this afternoon and where the fuel gauge is I am hoping to pick up a little, but could just be a glitch in the GM gauge as well...
The pump I filled at stated that the cetane level was a min. 47 and they were trying to average 50.
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:26 am
Tom Cobb
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Never heard of it. Is it an additive to the fuel at the pump?
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:29 am
LBZ
Joined: 05 Jan 2007
Posts: 158
Location: Loami, Illinois
No additives needed....they are mixing/blending it differently before putting it into the tank underground. Can't wait to check the mileage, but not going to be a very good test as this afternoon was ALL two lane stuff through every small town on 12 West going out of Minneapolis.
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Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:47 pm
LBZ
Joined: 05 Jan 2007
Posts: 158
Location: Loami, Illinois
I think the fuel mileage improved with this formulation, I can't be sure as this tank covered the unloading of a couple pieces. The truck did seem to run a little better and this fuel definitely performs better than the bio stuff I have had to use from the major truck stops.
Guess what I am really saying is that I would buy it again even with the $.06 upcharge vs. ULSD or bio the next time I run across stations that stock it.
I was just reading the website and the stuff the fuel stop had where I was at was the Gold Plus... which explains the higher cetane levels...
All the Benefits of Performance Gold Diesel®!
5% better fuel economy[1]
5% more power[1]
Electronically blended at terminal
High cetane number: 42-46[2]
Easier cold start performance
Reduces regulated emissions by an average of 15%[3]
Reduces smoke and white smoke by 30%
Seasonally adjusted down to -10° F (CFPP -15° F)[4]
Superior rating by Cummins L-10 injector cleanliness test
Greatly exceeds EMA lubricity specifications[5]
Highest corrosion protection ratings[6]
No after-market additives needed
Plus these Additional Benefits for Gold Diesel Plus
Extra high cetane number: 47-50
Reduces white smoke by as much as 50%[3]
Reduces regulated emissions by an average of 20%[3]
Noted for superior quality for detergency and lubricity by the Engine Manufacturers Association and TMC[5]
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