Oil & Fuel NH specific fuel question

[ccap74]

I know there is a "Fuel" forum, but I have a question that pertains to my TC45DA. I bought it new in 12/06. My dealer said that I should use off-road fuel in it because the low sulfur fuel will harm the engine unless I use an additive with it. Is this true? Will "road" diesel harm my engine?

 

[CJ4]

Never heard that......I have been running "road fuel" in my TC55da for over 300 hours and no trouble.

 

[Soundguy]

ccap74... IF you thought the ULSD was a problem.. you can always add a lubricity modifier.. like power service.. etc. many of us run something like that year round.. etc.

soundguy

 

[LBrown59]

I know there is a "Fuel" forum, but I have a question that pertains to my TC45DA. I bought it new in 12/06. My dealer said that I should use off-road fuel in it because the low sulfur fuel will harm the engine unless I use an additive with it. Is this true? *Will "road" diesel harm my engine?

*Not here cause we only have one stuff to use in tractors cars trucks and home furnaces.

 

[jbrumberg]

I have been running "road fuel" since I got my NH in 2005 and ULSD since the MA mandatory "switch" (date unknown). I do not like ULSD's cold weather gelling challenges, but I have been using Power Service (White Bottle as recommended for warm/cold weather). I have not had any fuel problems since the addition of PS and my dealer starting adding a lot of kerosene to their ULSD. I agree with soundguy. Jay

 

[LOOPHOLE]

O NO ! here we go again/ just kidding-- he may be referring to sulfur content of the fuel/usld is limited to 15 parts per million and nrlm #2 fuel can be no more than 500 ppm/more sulfur content may have some advantages to seals, o-rings ,etc

 

[Soundguy]

I have been running "road fuel" since I got my NH in 2005 and ULSD since the MA mandatory "switch" (date unknown). I do not like ULSD's cold weather gelling challenges, but I have been using Power Service (White Bottle as recommended for warm/cold weather). I have not had any fuel problems since the addition of PS and my dealer starting adding a lot of kerosene to their ULSD. I agree with soundguy. Jay

I pretty much run road fuel in my diesels cause it's so hard to get to an off road pump.. and i hate toting cans to fill a 20g tank!

soundguy

 

[AGRIMAN]

On road fuel will not harm your TC engine, It has been estimated that 75 to 80% of all compact tractors are using On road fuel.

A fuel additive is a good idea and a must in cold weather.

The EPA will requiring that all engines built on or after Jan 1st 2008 which meets tier 4 specs must have a decal that states the use of low sulfur or ultra low sulfur fuel only. This is only required in order for the new engines to meet emissions requirements

 

[djradz]

I've run "road" diesel in my TC 40D for over 6 years now and before that used the same in my Ford/NH 1720 for over 12 years. Never have I added any additives either. My only concern was gelling in the winter and I just wait a little while into the fall until the stations start to use a winter blended fuel.

 

[LBrown59]

I've run "road" diesel in my TC 40D for over 6 years now and before that used the same in my Ford/NH 1720 for over 12 years. Never have I added any additives either. My only concern was gelling in the winter and I just wait a little while into the fall until the stations start to use a winter blended fuel.

What if you run out before then?