Fuel Consumption and Higher Diesel Cetane Rating Experience

[Dongskie]

I drive a Toyota Asian Utility Wagon powered by a 2C 2000cc Diesel engine since July of 2012.

I used to drive a 33 year old petrol engine 1979 Toyota Corona station wagon and fuel wise was uneconomical, then I became conscious with my kilometers to liters ratio so I reviewed and took notes everytime I refilled my tank.

Since July of 2012 I have been using Shell Diesel fuels and regularly filled up 22 liters at the start of the week as my budget

Since August of this year I decided to switch to Petron Diesel Turbo, they claimed it has higher Cetane rating than all of the other diesels in the market. Review found here --> http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/uncategorized/cetane-boosters-optimize-performance-of-petron-turbo-diesel.html

Indeed! The difference in performance was immediately noticeable. Engine idle is smoother, engine operation is more quiet and increase in acceleration was very noticeable as well as the top end speed.

My Km reading has increased too, I averaged 170km with 22L with Shell Diesel fuel and now averaged 180km with the same quantity of 22L with the same daily routine, same driving conditions and so my 22L lasted a day or two longer

How is Diesel Cetane rated?

What are the standard Cetane ratings for diesel and why can't petrol stations post the Cetane rating like how they post the Octane rating for their gasolines.

Thank you

[Xulfiqar]

higher cetane fuel surely gives higher mileage too as the fuel gives a more explosive burn, which leads to more power to the wheels at that given fuel quantity.

You can get the cetane rating from the jobbers selling fuel to the pump, I still have not found out why they do not advertise cetane ratings - and for this reason I have to drive out of town to fill my car, literally I have to drive 50 kms to a station that sells very good quality fuel. If I fill at the corner station my car's exhaust smells like rancid dog feces and gives very poor mileage

[Dongskie]

Thank you for sharing Xulfiqar!

Indeed the difference was highly noticeable, from that day on I never failed to fill up at Petron station .

I have been reading too about topics pertaining to adding 2T oil to diesel fuel that acts as boosters in a way. In may forums I have read good testimonials. Here is one that I have read about Diesel owners that add 2T oil to fuel .

I will be trying this out @ 100ml of 2T per 22Liters of Diesel. Fingers crossed

[Xulfiqar]

this is done to counter the loss of lubricity of ultra low sulphur diesel fuel, a better solution to counter this problem is to add about 10% biodiesel to the mix.

[Dongskie]

Thank you for the info Xulfiqar.

I have not seen any Petrol Stations here that offers BioDiesel yet.. however I understand that the basic Diesel fuel offered in my market is Low Sulfur indeed, hence many experienced users are adding 100ml of 2T for every 20Liters of Diesel.

They have testified to notice considerable improve in performance and less noise in engine operation.

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