Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Question about fuel for my 98 CTD

[Breed]

I have a question about my 98 CTD 12 valve, My neighbor gave me 3, 55 gallon barrels of Jet A Fuel. Apparently he was a helicopter mechanic for the US Forest Service and the fuel was date stampeded to old for the choppers. He brought the fuel home to use in his back hoe which he did before he passed away. I was wondering if the fuel would work in my CID maybe even mixing the fuel. Any information would be a great help.

Thank You Guys,

Breed - Dayton, Nevada

 

[dodge cummins]

you can use the fuel but you are going to have to add a lubricant like howes. jet a fuel is dryer than diesel 1 and 2.

 

[BV]

Here is some information for you: http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/FAQ/diesel_fuel.htm



I wouldn't run it straight or mixed with just Howes. I would use it in a blend of 70% #2 / 30% Jet-A and run an lubricity additive like Howes or Standyne Lubricity Formula.

 

[WBusa]

Aside from the chemical differences between #2 and Jet A, I would also be concerned that that fuel is prolly pretty old by now, and has been through several hands... any of which might not have cared/known too much about fuel quality. Who knows how much moisture and algae it has accumulated, or how long its been slowly oxidizing? If it ain't good enough for a hellycopter anymore, it sure as heck ain't good enough for my Dodge. I say bag it, buy the fresh stuff, and sleep well at night... just like that helicopter pilot did. :-laf

 

[cumminstogetya]

Personally, I would have fun just thowing it on a fire or anything like that, but it may be considered "illegal" by some of the local authorities.

 

[Woodenhead]

Sounds like it's time for someone to build a flamethrower .



My buddy ran waste Jet A in his old VW Jetta for over 100,000 trouble free miles and never had a problem. Your CTD is a little higher risk than an old beat up VW though.

 

[Breed]

Thanks so much for the info,

Breed

 

[Breed]

any idea of Red Lines Disel fuel additive? Most of thier products are great!.