Slightly worried

[xtu1963]

Today I accidently put 1/4 tank of Low Sulphur Diesel in my 2011 Jetta TDI. I didn't notice until I had put 3 gallons in that it wasn't ULSD. The VW dealer said I was OK and to fill it up with ULSD to dilute the LSD. Should I be worried?

 

[Biffster]

No. In fact, many (if not most) LSD sources are the same as ULSD, so it may likely be ULSD, regardless of the pump label. Even off-road Diesel is the same here as ULSD, dyed upon delivery.

 

[tdiatlast]

It's my understanding that you have to go way out of your way to find any LSD, as in far away from urban areas.

 

[xtu1963]

I do recall that although it said it was LSD, it also said it was 15ppm sulphur content, which I think what ULSD is rated at. It looks like I may be OK.

 

[tditom]

Fear not. All on-road diesel was mandated to be ULSD (15ppm sulfur max) beginning Dec 1, 2010.

 

[xtu1963]

Thanks for the responses. It looks like I was worried for nothing. That station should update their sticker.

 

[pleopard]

No worries! I've encountered a few stations with old stickers as well. It's annoying and I try avoiding places that can't even be bothered to update their pumps.

 

[CedarPark68]

No need to worry.
The last offical report I overviewed had fuel compliance at 99% and that was to day the 1% in error was a supplier process problem.
i.e. all refiners at this point are creating ULSD.

Now in terms of labels / stickers, they are not there yet at all ..... this is a funny area, the refiners and haulers are doing their part but it is not up to them to re-sticker / re-label the pumps. Guess who could care less about a sticker ...the mini-mart owner.