Robbb
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Ultra low sulfur diesel availability
Hi All. I'm planning my first Baja trip in about 20 years.
Last time I was in a 1979 VW van that broke down repeatedly - but in style. This time I'll be driving a 2018 RAM 2500 diesel.
Maybe I'm bad at the internet, but I can't seem to find definitive first-hand reports on the availability of ULSD for modern diesel engines in both
BCN and BCS. There are plenty of anecdotal reports on the general availability of local UBA, but many are dated or vague.
Does anyone have recent first-hand experience finding and fueling with ULSD/UBA from Ensenada to La Paz? Did your diesel vehicle make it home intact?
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I'll update this thread with my own findings as well. Thanks!
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David K
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Baja Norte has been ULSD or in Spanish UBA (Ultra Bajo Azufre) for several years now.
I think plenty of Nomads have been driving theirs in Baja Sur without issue but let's see what others have to say, as I don't drive a diesel vehicle.
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RFClark
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Robbb,
We just drove down in a gas rig. The correct signage is there for low Sulfur diesel all along the highway to Los Cabos. The reviews are mixed
regarding milage. I donβt remember anyone reporting mechanical problems. Water in fuel can be a problem in humid climates and if your truck requires
an additive, I would bring my own along with spare fuel filters. You see a fair number of used filters along the road!
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bajafreaks
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Drove last year down and back in my 2016 ram 2500 diesel no problem finding fuel and the truck ran fine. Bring a box of DEF with you also. You'll be
fine I was worried too.
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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by bajafreaks  | | Drove last year down and back in my 2016 ram 2500 diesel no problem finding fuel and the truck ran fine. Bring a box of DEF with you also. You'll be
fine I was worried too. |
So for my curious mind... is the 'Ultra Bajo Azufre' at stations in Baja Sur, or just 'Bajo Azufre' and your truck had no issues running that?
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bajafreaks
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | Quote: Originally posted by bajafreaks | | Drove last year down and back in my 2016 ram 2500 diesel no problem finding fuel and the truck ran fine. Bring a box of DEF with you also. You'll be
fine I was worried too. |
So for my curious mind... is the 'Ultra Bajo Azufre' at stations in Baja Sur, or just 'Bajo Azufre' and your truck had no issues running that?
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They claim to be Ultra, but you never know, my truck ran fine regardless.
Filled up at every chance I could from San Felipe to Los Barriles.
[Edited on 11-9-2022 by bajafreaks]
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bajatrailrider
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Both of my Diesel trucks get better MPGs and more power with Mex diesel.
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Robbb
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajafreaks | | Quote: Originally posted by David K | | Quote: Originally posted by bajafreaks | | Drove last year down and back in my 2016 ram 2500 diesel no problem finding fuel and the truck ran fine. Bring a box of DEF with you also. You'll be
fine I was worried too. |
So for my curious mind... is the 'Ultra Bajo Azufre' at stations in Baja Sur, or just 'Bajo Azufre' and your truck had no issues running that?
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They claim to be Ultra, but you never know, my truck ran fine regardless.
Filled up at every chance I could from San Felipe to Los Barriles.
[Edited on 11-9-2022 by bajafreaks] |
Thanks for sharing your experience!
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TSThornton
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My report is the same as the others. I'm in Todos now and have driven down 4 times in the last 2 years in my Ram 1500 diesel. I've not been
selective on where I fuel and have had no problems. But bring a refill of DEF.
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I see Pemex usually selling fuel labeled with cetane 45. California sells diesel with higher cetane. Your Mexican diesel is probably more like a
#2 and in usa you are buying more of a #1.
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My comment is a little off topic BUT Diesel #2 is on it's way out here in California....being replaced by the majors for "Renewable Diesel".
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