Talking to an Audi rep, and Diesels in the US

[Huw Powell]

> I've heard this part of the explanation before... but it begs the
> question "what happens when you put high-sulfer diesel fuel in a
> modern TDI engine that wants to drink low-sulfer fuel?"
> 
> If the answer is "it kills the engine in 25 miles", then we're back to
> the chicken-and-egg scenario. 

Of course, duh.  The distribution and delivery problems inherent in 
adding a secod grade of diesel fuel to the system would be insane. 
Which would mean a complete changeover would be required.  Fuel first, 
then motors.

It would have to be mandated, or agreed upon - fuel 100% by some date, 
allowing manufacturers to be prepared to take advantage of it.

I take it that the cleaner diesel fuel does not hurt the engines 
designed to use the dirty stuff?  Unlike the switch from leaded to 
unleaded fuel...

-- 
Huw Powell

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