Does using different brand of diesel produce more smoke???

[fj40charles]

Just curious to know if you use brand x diesel, does your engine produce more black smoke? I put in some diesel and a bottle of Redline 85 at Phillips and I'm getting a lot of black smoke at take off. I know there were posts about Phillips diesel not getting as good mileage.

Thanks in advance,
Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC 6 Speed Anti-Spin 3. 54 Trailer Tow, DD1's, Practical Solutions boost module
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1969 Toyota FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars. Conquered Tellico and going to Moab this May. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[icarus33]

I can't tell much difference between diesel brands and smoke. I'm at 5,000 ft running DDIIIa's so theres some visible when starting out till the boost comes up.

As far as mileage, Philips 66 Premium has been the best so far. Ran 3 tanks from a Chevron that had opened up and mileage dropped about 1mpg in town. Same results running Love's. Flying J is way across town and have never run their fuels other than when out of state.

icarus

 

[fj40charles]

DeezelDoug,

This is the first time for me to use Redline 85. It may be blowing out the carbon. Good thinking... . Any chance the extra smoke is going to clog up the catalytic convertor?

Thanks,
Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC 6 Speed Anti-Spin 3. 54 Trailer Tow, DD1's, Practical Solutions boost module
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1969 Toyota FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars. Conquered Tellico and going to Moab this May. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[ANCIENT WOOD]

Depends on who's catalitic converter you plan to hook it up to. #ad
The 24 valve engine does not have a cat. What some muffler shops will tell you is a cat is really a resonator ahead of the muffler.

 

[fj40charles]

Ancient Wood,

Thanks for the info. I had no idea that thing was a resonator. I wonder how loud my truck would be if I took off the muffler? Does the resonator drastically reduce the amount of "noise" produced?

Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC 6 Speed Anti-Spin 3. 54 Trailer Tow, DD1's, Practical Solutions boost module
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1969 Toyota FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars. Conquered Tellico and going to Moab this May. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[roadranger]

Hmmm... I get BETTER mileage on Phillips fuel.

Texaco runs rough and smokes.

Do you think that the Redline 85 is blowing out your accumulated carbon?

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Deezul Doug-2001. 5 ETH/DEE,QC 4x4,3. 54 anti,
Tow/Camper,Westin SS Step Bars,relocated breather.

Tow #1 - 6x12 Interstate inclosed cargo trailer.
GVW 7500
Tow #2 - Starcraft camper trailer
GVW 4500

2001 Volvo S80T twin turbo

 

[Alan Reagan]

I get better mileage on Phillips 66 fuel, too. However, my baby will blow a black smoke ring when I shift under load before the turbo spools up.

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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

 

[fj40charles]

Alan,

That is exactly what I'm getting. I get a small puff of smoke each time I shift if I'm a little heavy on the throttle. I guess this is normal using Phillips fuel. .

Thanks for the reply.

Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC 6 Speed Anti-Spin 3. 54 Trailer Tow, DD1's, Practical Solutions boost module
=========================
1969 Toyota FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars. Conquered Tellico and going to Moab this May. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[Fred Swanson]

Taking the resonator off and keeping a stright-thru muffler only makes it slightly louder. Straight-pipe is LOUD!

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Fred Swanson
Co-Owner
Canyon State Components, LLC
www.canyonstatecomponents.com


'00 QC,SB,4x4,Auto,3. 54 w/LSD,Trailer Package,Tow Package,DTT's
TC(91%)&VB(80psi),DD2's,EZ,HOT PE,K&N RE-0880,Cummins RED Valve Cover