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| LBZ |
Artic DieselWhen 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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| Tom Cobb |
Never heard of it. Is it an additive to the fuel at the pump? |
| LBZ |
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. |
| LBZ |
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] |