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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115   
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Is this for red diesel as I thought ordinary diesel had an additive mixed already to stop waxing? Do not know if the same is true for red For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
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5th Jan 2021 3:54pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970  
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As gilarion alludes to you don’t need additional additives to prevent this if you use regular forecourt diesel.
Use of a periodic EGR/DPF cleaner would be more beneficial, especially for vehicles that only do short journeys and never get to perform any form of DPF re-gen Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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5th Jan 2021 4:22pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3565  
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Maybe your issue is the Diesel Bug problem where modern diesels have a percentage of biofuel which if left in a vehicle over time gunks up the fuel lines and filters. It’s the kind of thing which a tractor would be susceptible to. Boats and generators also have a similar issue.
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5th Jan 2021 5:57pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2535 
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I think Gilarion may have solved my problem in so much as the tractor has a mix of red diesel and duty paid diesel. As I only use the tractor periodically it may be worth while draining off the mix and filling with duty paid diesel. Defender 90XS SW
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5th Jan 2021 6:00pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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Biodiesel content is maxed at a 5% mix and I thought that forecourts had to clearly display if their fuel included it?
Some manufacturers don’t support the use of it in modern diesels at any diluted mix, so I would err on the side of caution and avoid it. Can anyone here provide more detail? Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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5th Jan 2021 6:07pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3565
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https://www.fueltek.co.uk/what-is-the-dies...-avoid-it/
I think the biodiesel percentage is a legal requirement. I may be wrong. I also don’t think apart from the colour there is any difference these days between forecourt diesel and red diesel. It’s just a duty thing. All modern tractors are Euro 6. Just like a modern truck or car. You are correct that modern common rail Diesel engines shouldn’t run on pure bio fuel diesel. |
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5th Jan 2021 6:25pm |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1043 
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Didn't it used to be standard practice to add a gallon of petrol in winter to avoid waxing?
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6th Jan 2021 7:10am |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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Best if you avoid Petrol anywhere near a Diesel system nowadays, the damage to other fuel components, including the engine far outweigh any presumed historic benefits Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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6th Jan 2021 7:16am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2535
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In the 1960's, Plant Hire companies used to put a gallon of paraffin in their diesel tanks in winter to reduce waxing. Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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6th Jan 2021 8:12am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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How old is your tractor, Discomog? Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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6th Jan 2021 8:13am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2535
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It's a Leyland 344, 1972. 3.4 litre normally aspirated BMC diesel Defender 90XS SW
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6th Jan 2021 8:28am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Ah, so no worries about EGR's, DPF's or high pressure fuel systems then.
The diesel bug issue is a good call if it's only used occasionally. Diesel in the UK should be more than capable of withstanding the cold that we typically experience. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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6th Jan 2021 9:02am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8170  
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Add 2l.of petrol. We did it as standard practice with tdis for cold weather environments. Cheers James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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6th Jan 2021 9:10am |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4795 
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Having recently dropped the fuel tank in my daily driven Td5 90, I can confirm that bio diesel bug doesn't just effect vehicles that aren't used frequently. Luckily I caught mine before it showed any symptoms or problems. I have now treated all of our diesel vehicles with biocidal additive
 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton Last edited by grafty99 on 6th Jan 2021 1:52pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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6th Jan 2021 9:10am |
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