dubdoc
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OH, and don't run anything but Irving fuel. It has a higher cetane rating than anything from the ESSO refinery.
OH, and don't run anything but Irving fuel. It has a higher cetane rating than anything from the ESSO refinery.
Hmmmm, I've heard they were ESSO. I understand that Canadian Tire Gas Bar is Irving.RE: IRVING FUEL, --- Sobeys FAST FUEL Stations? ... is IRVING Fuel ???
I believe all the fuel in NS comes from the Imperial refinery in Dartmouth.
It's my understanding that each Brand uses their own Additive formula.
I do wonder if all the fuel has a 5% bio mix right now.
AFAIK you're right, EXCEPT Irving... last I'd heard they bring their fuels in from their NB refinery.
Hmmmm, I've heard they were ESSO. I understand that Canadian Tire Gas Bar is Irving.
Sorry about this, but I have to answer probably (rather than yes or no). The biggest issue regarding additives pertains to US diesel fuel. Canada has the same lubricity standards as they have in Europe. These are the same standards called for by Bosch (the makers of our fuel pumps). The problem is that US standards are not as high as European or Canadian standards. The biggest issue in Canada is probably anti-gel additives in the winter, but this applies to all diesels not just new ones.With a quick answer of a Yes or No....would you guys say its safe to just fuel up at the Irving stations without using any additives on a 2012 model?
I thought US and Canadian fuels were fairly close. What is the lubricity difference?Sorry about this, but I have to answer probably (rather than yes or no). The biggest issue regarding additives pertains to US diesel fuel. Canada has the same lubricity standards as they have in Europe. These are the same standards called for by Bosch (the makers of our fuel pumps). The problem is that US standards are not as high as European or Canadian standards. The biggest issue in Canada is probably anti-gel additives in the winter, but this applies to all diesels not just new ones.
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In Canada the lubricity specification is 460um (just like in Europe). However, in the US the spec is 520um. Bosch recommends 460 or lower (lower is better). Other than for lubricity, I think that the US and Canadian specs are pretty close. I have no idea as to whether or not the Canadian oil companies are any better at meeting these specs than US oil companies.I thought US and Canadian fuels were fairly close. What is the lubricity difference?
Last I heard, it was "back to the drawing board" since the major test users found so many issues with it.For Atlantic Canada, any word on progress towards biofuel supply for mixture with diesel by end of year?