Best Fuel

[Wiley T]

I've read most of the comments made on diesel fuel, which is good and which is not. I live in Washington D. C. /MD area. Looks like I'm limited to Exxon, Texaco,Mobile and a couple no names. I'll take the site's advice on the Texaco crap, what do we know about the other two????

New owner, my first fill up will be tonight.

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01/2500 SLT 4X4/HO 6Sp/Reg Cab/White & Gray

 

[illflem]

I've never had a problem with Mobil, but prefer a busy truck stop over all gas station types.

 

[Alan Reagan]

The best thing to do is pick a place and fill up. Keep track of MPG manually. If you have a computer watch to see what it does. Leave the computer on ECO which averages you last 30 gallons. Then fill up at another station. Watch and see what your mileage does. If the fuel is equivalent, MPG will remain the same. Better fuel and mileage will go up and inferior... down. After several tanks, you'll narrow down where you buy fuel. Always try to buy at a place that has high turnover (truckstops or busy stations). There is a lot of difference in fuels out there and mileage will vary 2 to 3 mpg from mediocre to good fuel.

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2001 HO 6 spd 2500, 4. 10 LSD, Towing Package, Electric Brakes, SPA EGT/Boost Gauges, Fog Lights, Real Backup Lights, Molded Running Boards

 

[drawson]

I have always had really good luck running Flying J Premium Diesel.

 

[EricBu12]

I'm with Drawson on this...
I have found in my area anyway, flying J is not only a good fuel from the constant use by the truckers, but is the lowest price too.
Most of the truck stops that are busy have good fuel. I avoid places like gas stations that have only one "car type" pump for diesel. can just imagine what their tanks look like!
(A professional truck drivers opinion)
Eric

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2001 QC 2500 4x4 bronze W/two tone Driftwood, 24valve HO 6sp. Westin side bars, fender flares, Spray on bedliner, shell Painted to match and soon to get Bf Goodrich AT Tires. Bed rug inside shell W/aux marine deep cycle batt for lights, etc. M Brolins' CB mount.
Name of rig is "big bronze Brute"

 

[GSchlegel]

I have always gotten poorer mileage when I fuel up at the Flying J at the Gretna, NE exit. I like their lower price, but with the lower mileage I don't think it is worth it. The last tank full has smoked real bad. I have gotten good fuel at the Petro truck stop at York, NE on I-80 and the Quick Trip Truck stop in Platte City, MO on I-29. Gene

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'96' 3500, 5-speed, 3. 54 LSD, Ext. Cab, 180,000 plus miles, relay controlled back-up alarm and rear facing halogen tractor flood lights, K&N air filter, TST #11 plate . 010" forward of stock, AFC spring kit, lost cat, SPA digital EGT and boost gauge,20 yr. old marine air horns, bed liner, 5" monster exhaust tip, Geno's manual trans. filter, brite box.

 

[JohnnieWinona]

I travel cross country regularly, Fly-n-J is the least expensive, and for my rig offers good milage + they go through lots-o-fuel. Check the web site for current fuel pricing, it can save a bunch, when you know how the cost per area.

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98 24v 2500HD SLT 4x4 auto, longbox/regcab, towpackage, slider, cab/fog-lights, PowerLoc, factory tow hooks, flaps, 265x75 Michelin A/S, Firestone Ride-Rite air springs, LeerShell, StarCraft-StarMate softside camper, bedmat, K40radio/firestik, real red rig. Unflashed
56k asmilin’
86 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel 130K

 

[Switca]

My VW is more sensative to fuel quality than the Dodge, but both run the same on Texaco. BAD!

Good fuels that ran well in both:

Flying J. Good additive package, cetane of at least 42, always fresh, great price. I'd use it everytime if there was a FJ stop close to home or work.

Mobil (from truck stop) Good performance, decent price.

Sunoco Premium. If you can get it from busy station, it's good stuff. 45 cetane from the factory.

Exxon. Both ran well on it, but it was a bit pricey (That's what I get for putting off a fuel run).

Amoco Premier. The Holly Grail of fuel. 50 cetane. But you got to check the pump. Make sure it says "Premier" and has a cetane sticker on it, other wise you're gettiing something less. Makes any engine purr.



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Gregor Switca
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96 2500 4x4 auto SLT.
99. 5 VW Jetta TDI
Nothing but diesel in my driveway.

 

[Wiley T]

Thanks for the info, My first tank was exxon, 18. 7mpg, I'm running the second on Mobil. I think everyone agrees that Texaco is crap. Thanks for Amoco info, I have a couple stations in the area that I'll use.

Originally posted by Switca:
My VW is more sensative to fuel quality than the Dodge, but both run the same on Texaco. BAD!

Good fuels that ran well in both:

Flying J. Good additive package, cetane of at least 42, always fresh, great price. I'd use it everytime if there was a FJ stop close to home or work.

Mobil (from truck stop) Good performance, decent price.

Sunoco Premium. If you can get it from busy station, it's good stuff. 45 cetane from the factory.

Exxon. Both ran well on it, but it was a bit pricey (That's what I get for putting off a fuel run).

Amoco Premier. The Holly Grail of fuel. 50 cetane. But you got to check the pump. Make sure it says "Premier" and has a cetane sticker on it, other wise you're gettiing something less. Makes any engine purr.

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01/2500 SLT 4X4/HO 6Sp/Reg Cab/White & Gray