It’s been awhile since we have travelled the length of the Baja. We plan to do so later this year in a diesel truck camper and I’m wondering about
fuel availability throughout Baja. Should we consider carrying extra fuel with us? Thanks for your comments.
Docbru.Howard - 2-22-2020 at 04:50 PM
What is the mileage range of your set up?larryC - 2-22-2020 at 07:16 PM
Most all stations down here have diesel. Especially on the hiway. That being said but don't be too over confident start looking for fuel before you
need it really bad.JZ - 2-22-2020 at 07:26 PM
Diesel is everywhere.
The only long stretches w/o it are El Rosario to Jesus Maria (just above Guerrero Negro) on MX 1 and San Felipe to Jesus Maria.
In that stretch there is diesel at Bay of LA (40 miles off MX 1) and Gonzaga Bay (can be iffy).
In years of driving Baja only had one time when we ran super low. And that was due to hanging out in the stretch mentioned above for several days
off-roading and diesel being out in BoLA for 2 weeks. We found someone selling along the road in barrels near Chapala (where MX 1 meets MX 5)
Don't cross the border with loaded fuel jugs. Big no, no.
[Edited on 2-23-2020 by JZ]docbru - 2-22-2020 at 09:21 PM
Range: haven’t done any road trips with this truck yet...just got it. Duramax in 3500HD Gmc Sierra access cab. Best guess looking at specs would be
about 600 mile range.BajaParrothead - 2-22-2020 at 09:34 PM
Range: haven’t done any road trips with this truck yet...just got it. Duramax in 3500HD Gmc Sierra access cab. Best guess looking at specs would be
about 600 mile range.
No worries! Enjoy your trip!!UnoMas - 2-22-2020 at 10:54 PM
I always carry at least 5 gallons just in case... Even in the U.S. as I have been in places and traffic where there is no service and caught in
traffic for miles...docbru - 2-28-2020 at 06:37 AM
Looks like the range is probably more like 450 miles. Still not a problem?? Thanks.
[Edited on 2-28-2020 by docbru]DaliDali - 2-28-2020 at 06:50 AM
Still not a problem Doc.
The longest stretch without diesel fuel is <200> miles.
El Rosario to Villa Jesus Maria.basautter - 2-28-2020 at 03:52 PM
What year is your truck? If it does not require LSD, you can mix gas and motor oil to get diesel. Look online to get a recipe. I have a 2004 F250,
and bring extra gas in cans if I am going into the midriff area and fill up whenever I can. I would recommend a range of at least 200 miles, more is
preferred. Stations run out sometimes. Have fun!docbru - 2-29-2020 at 11:34 AM
My truck is a 2011 so it requires ultra low sulfur diesel. I’m assuming this is the type of fuel available in Baja, since it has been required in
diesels since 2009.JZ - 2-29-2020 at 12:33 PM
I bring my 2015 down all the time. We spend most the time in Baja Sur. I left it in Loreto for 6 months last year.
Search the board for ULSD. mtgoat666 - 2-29-2020 at 01:23 PM
My truck is a 2011 so it requires ultra low sulfur diesel. I’m assuming this is the type of fuel available in Baja, since it has been required in
diesels since 2009.
I am not aware of Mexico requiring ulsd since 2009, where did you hear that?
fuel/emission requirements in usa are are not law in Mexico...
Here is news from dec 2019:
“By a unanimous vote, Mexico’s Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) decided to postpone the closely watched rule in a meeting that lasted barely a
few minutes, with no public discussion and no reason given.
The postponement follows an earlier deferral late last year amid an ongoing legal battle over the matter.
Under the CRE’s resolution, Pemex can continue marketing ULSD only in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey - Mexico’s three largest cities - and on
the northern border with the United States through the end of 2024.
In the rest of Mexico, companies may choose which type of diesel they will offer.” docbru - 2-29-2020 at 01:47 PM
Should have clarified: the 2009 reference was for US/Canada.
Searched other threads on the advice of JZ...it appears finding ULSD in Baja is no more of a problem than finding fuel of any kind.
