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      07-28-2011, 01:35 PM   #1
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hi guys

just wondering what sulphur content do you guys use on your diesel powered machines. i am picking up my 335d tom and my dealer says that i must ALWAYS use 50ppm.

just to let you know 50ppm here in South Africa is not available at every service station.

what would happen if you put in 500ppm diesel?

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      07-28-2011, 04:00 PM   #2
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The manual says to use ULSD DIN 590http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EN_590. No idea what will happen if you use non-compliant fuel but I doubt it will be anything good - maybe even will void your warranty. It's all Euro IV in the EU nowadays which is 50 ppm.
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      07-29-2011, 03:23 AM   #3
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You mean it's all Euro V nowadays in the EU. As far as I know, this standard agrees a maximum of 10ppm. It's called ultra-low-sulphur diesel.
Also, I heard that less sulphur in the diesel means less lubrication for the engine's injection system.

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      07-29-2011, 05:34 AM   #4
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Don't know what we get in the UK, but AFAIK, there's no choice between brands.
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