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Fishmagician
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Diesel fuel availability
I'm back with another question for my trip south.
I drive a '03 Chevy diesel pickup to tow my trailer. Is there any problem with availability of diesel fuel along Mex.1 to the East Cape? If there are
dry spots I need to plan for them. I don't usually carry any extra diesel and my fuel tank is the standard 25 gals (approx.) Many thanks for your
input.
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Udo
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The only place you may have a dry spell is between El Rosario and Guerrero Negro.
By the way...the best station to buy your gas/diesel is the lonely one-pumper at the west end of Guerrero Negro.
You actually get fuel for the amount you paid, I.E. When you pay for 100 liters you get 100 liters.
The main Pemex station in Loreto is one of the worst offenders. Santa Rosalia is the other one.
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Fishmagician
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Thanks Udo
The little station at the end of town Guerrero Negro,,,that's diesel fuel and it's wide enough for a trailer and my truck???
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Fishmagician
The little station at the end of town Guerrero Negro,,,that's diesel fuel and it's wide enough for a trailer and my truck??? |
I have not had a problem, nor have the locals so they tell me, at the newest station that is on the entrance road to town. Big. lots of pumps,
convenience store, ATM, etc
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rts551
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You can also get diesel at Jesus Maria if need be.
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I always fill at Jesus y Maria. Nice place and the Torta cafe just to the north of it is one of my favorite places to eat. Starts with a K but I
can't remember the name. Much faster than going into Guerrero.
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My '03 Chevy diesel pickup with a light 20' boat in tow makes the trip from El Rosario to Guerrero Negro with no problem, but I always carry two 6
gallon fuel jugs anyway, because anything can happen. Or, maybe, just for peace of mind.
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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Fishmagician
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Baja Bruno,
Your gas mileage with the light boat is much better than mine my trailer that comes in at about 6485 LBS. On a towing trip going to Las Vegas, Nevada
I'll get maybe 10 - 12 GPM... Therefore, the gas cans are looking more important by the minute..LOL...
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Bob and Susan
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i gas in el rosario...then jesus villa maria...then mulege...no sweat
jesus villa maria is open 24-7 and is boat trailer friendly...
off the road...on the road...
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I am certain that your truck $ 25' trailer will fit in that station, since you have to make a U turn at the end of the median and then make a small
right turn into the station.
I'n not sure a 30' would make it.
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Fishmagician
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Udo, Many thanks
...it's these small, but important, details than can make or break ones planning turning a possible trip into  a real nightmare. I hope to honor your input sometime.
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Get a AAA map, marks deisel stations. But dont get too low, better safe than sorry
[Edited on 5-7-2012 by acadist]
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Bring a couple of 5 gal jugs. At 250 miles/tank, (10mpg * 25 gal tanK), that's a bit close for the Jesus Maria to El Rosario leg. If you hit a
strong headwind going north, you won't make it.
I have a similiar truck/trailer/mpg/tank range rig and have had to dip into the 5 gal jugs on two trips.
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ULSD or regular diesel
Does your trucktake regular diesel or ULSD?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by edm1
Does your trucktake regular diesel or ULSD? |
He has an '03 so no worries on Diesel
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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i wouldn't take extra fuel...you'll be fine...diesel always stinks
my old 2003 couls go from el rosario to viscanio (sp) no sweat
there is plenty of fuel in baja
remember if you EVER ran out...money buys fuel...if you have money you will NEVER be out of fuel
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Fishmagician
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All this information is great, but....
Does the diesel fuel need to be filtered at all??
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no it doesnt... it's good fuel. I just drove my 2008 6.4 down to Mulege and back and had no issues. I was told to put lucas additive because I need
ULSD, but I'm not convinced that I truly needed it. I see a lot of "old wives tales" and "urban legends" being repeated on forums.. so do your own
research..
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I drive constantly in my diesel truck and do not have problems. Just make sure your truck filter is good, as you normally would. In fact my truck
(2002) likes the fuel in BCS better than the fuel up North. but I am sure that will change one of these days.
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Trucks drive in Baja every day using Mexican diesel. Don't worry about filtering or anything - just go have a fun time!
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