Diesel Fuel Type

[Pete Loewenstein]

I pulled into a fuel dock the other day to top off my tank (I have a H356, with a Yanmar 3GM30F engine). The dock attendant asked me a question I've never been asked before in 20 years of owning diesel powered sailboats: "Do you want high sulfur or low sulfur diesel fuel?" I had no idea which was the correct type, and neither did the attendant. He advised that most of the charger fishing boats use high sulfur, but didn't know the difference. The Yanmar manual didn't help. So, I decided to wait until later to fuel up and thanked the attendant for his efforts. I then went to another fuel dock in the vacinity (where I usually get my fuel) and asked the attendant if I should use high or low sulfur fuel. He said that they only have high sulfur fuel, so that's what I got. Anybody out there know the difference, and if it matters which I use

 

[Steve Dion]

here is some info.

The only negative I've heard about is the lubricating ability when sulphur is reduced. This is an excerpt from BP.COM "What is Low Sulphur Diesel?How is Low Sulphur Diesel different from regular diesel?What are the benefits of Low Sulphur Diesel?Why is sulphur being removed from diesel?Where is Low Sulphur Diesel available?What’s next?Where can I find more information on BP cleaner fuels?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is Low Sulphur Diesel?Low Sulphur Diesel is Automotive Diesel Fuel with a sulphur content restricted to 500ppm maximum (or 0.05% by mass). It is produced in Western Australia at BP’s Kwinana Refinery, and Queensland at BP's Bulwer Island Refinery.How is Low Sulphur Diesel different from regular diesel?Low Sulphur Diesel is a fuel that produces fewer emissions compared with regular diesel. The sulphur content in diesel is directly linked to the production of exhaust particulate matter (visible as black smoke). Cleaner engines that meet low exhaust emission standards therefore require fuels with low sulphur contents. Sulphur content is also linked to the lubricating properties of the fuel. Low sulphur fuels may require additives to provide lubrication to fuel pumps and injection systems. If necessary, these would be added at the refinery."http://www.bp.com.au/products/fuels/low_sulphur/faq.asp?menuid=ec#b

 

[Don Alexander]

The Answer is being discussed

by world leaders in South Africa right now.High sulfur fuels are banned in world polution conscious countries.So please clean up your act America.