fuel spec & prices - Horizons Unlimited

**George Philipas** · #1 19 Jan 2004

I am aware that it is a subject that has been discussed before, but I'm interested in finding a w/site that lists spec for diesel fuel. I'm not just looking just for prices though. I thought it would be useful to know things like sulphur content and cetane no....
thanks
George

**brethouwer** · #2 20 Apr 2009

Yes, i would also like to know about cetane levels in diesel in different countries, I've stumbled across something once apon a time and can't find it anymore. Any pointers appreciated! I know how what additives to add, but not what countries have the 'bad' fuel!

Travelling from Oz to Europe via SE Asia, India, Middle East

thanks!

**nickdisjunkt** · #3 20 Apr 2009

Hi,

there's a lot of faff in this thread but it is interspersed with some very useful information:

World Travel: The Fuel Challenge - Expedition Portal Forum

regards,

Nick

**Andrew Baker** · #4 20 Apr 2009

If you are concerned about high sulphur or low cetane the usual procedure without worrying about every countries diesel spec is this.....

High sulphur - use an engine oil with a high 'total base number' - TBN, such as Millers oil sell. This will counter the effects of high sulphur.

Low cetane - use a fuel additive such as Millers diesel plus or whatever the latest incarnation is.

High cetane - enjoy the power !

Tom Sheppard covers the subject in great depth in his expedition handbook.

Hope this helps.

Andrew.

**Griffdowg** · #5 20 Apr 2009

Tom Sheppard - Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide. There is a table in there containing what you have asked for amoungst other useful info.

Save you the searching (trust me its pretty difficult!) go to Desert Winds publishing and order direct.

Tom Sheppard - Four by four driving techniques and vehicle expedition driving

HTH

G