edbehnke
North America (from Michigan)
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I have a 2015 diesel and want to go to Mazatlan.
Can anyone tell me what exactly will happen if I run a few hundred gallons of diesel fuel through my truck?
eddie and sandie
3402 Montana 2013
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Lwiddis
near Bishop, California
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Not much will happen...normal wear and tear.
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, 300 watt solar-parallel & MPPT, Trojan T-125s. TALL flag pole. Prefer USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state & county camps. Bicyclist! 14 year Army vet-11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad
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BB_TX
McKinney, Texas
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It is my understanding most diesel in Mexico is LSD rather than ULSD. No idea of consequences of using it in newer diesels. But I know it has been discussed before here or other RV sites.
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Jim and Barb
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Recommend you take two OEM fuel filters and one oil filter, make sure you drain your water separator each day preferably in the morning before you start driving. Diesel fuel in Mexico is known to have a high water content so be aware also lotta sulfur it may stink
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Talleyho69
Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Fortunately, we have a number of regular posters that run diesel trucks and will answer you soon.
Mazatlan is a wonderful place, we almost settled there permanently.
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js218
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Have been to Mexico twice, ~ 600 gallons fuel with no ill effects.
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Tequila
Canada - Summer, Mexico - Winter
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Actually as far as Mazatlan most fuel is ULSD. Try to use Arco where possible, all of theirs is. We asked the pemex just past the san miguel toll booth just north of los mochis and he said his is ULSD.
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