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1994 Chevrolet Blazer with the 4.3 liter CPI engine what could be causing the sulfur smell?
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∙ 13y ago
have your catalytic converter checked. when they are going bad, you used to get a rotten egg smell, now its sulfer, or like someone lit off a bunch of matches.
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∙ 13y ago
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How does sulfur react with heat?
sulfur reacts violently with heat causing flames
Why is sulfur dioxide produced in a petrol engine?
because when petrol burns it produces sulfur dioxide
What does diesel look like contaminated with sulfur?
It looks like diesel. All diesel has sulfur in it, because all crude oil has sulfur in it. The sulfur lubricates the engine, so they leave it in there on purpose.
Will using low sulfur diesel fuel damage an engine that calls for ultra low sulfur diesel fuel?
Low sulfur fuels produce less carbon soot build up in engines, causing less need for engine maintenance. Certain 2000 - 2006 ford diesel engines such as the 6.0 will cake up on the exhaust side of the turbo on the vgt (variable geometry turbos) causing it to stick or sieze into position. Egr systems with valves causing drivability problems. (sticking components) If at all possible find the best possible fuel to avoid costly repairs. On the other hand low sulphur fuel or the methods used to remove sulphur from diesel fuel are reducing lubricity and causing early fuel injection pump failures.
How is sulfur mined?
Sulfur is extracted by two main processes: Sicilian and Frasch. Sicilian- powdered sulfur is put on the top of the deposit and ignited. AS it burns the sulfur melts from the heat causing the molten sulfur to flow down the hills. Cool huh? Frasch- uses pipes to heat the sulfur, air compresses it (to foam) and it flows out the pipe.
Does sulfur dissolve in diesel?
Yes it does. ALL diesel has at least a little bit of sulfur in it; sulfur is in all crude oil. They could remove all the sulfur from diesel, but a slight amount is left in because it lubricates the engine. Low-sulfur diesel contains no more than 500 parts per million of sulfur. This fuel is legal to use in any engine made on or before December 31, 2006. Ultra-low-sulfur diesel contains no more than 15 parts per million of sulfur. This fuel is required for all engines made after January 1, 2007, and you can use it in any diesel engine.
Can you use Lucas fuel additive with low sulfur disel engine?
Yes
Engine exhaust industry domestic heating and volcanic eruptions are all sources of?
Sulfur
What are pollutants emitted by an internal combustion engine?
carbon monoxide, due to improper combustion Hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxides Also, if the fuel contains sulfur, oxides of sulfur
What are the sources and sinks of sulphur oxide pollution?
Sources of sulfur oxide pollution are engine combustion of fossil fuels, & metal extraction from ore. Water is the main sink for sulfur oxide.
What is the allowable sulfur content in diesel for e common rail direct injection diesel engine?
run what is recommended. but higher sulfur will not hurt it at all current diesel fuel is 50ppm
Why would exhaust smoke and smell like sulfur?
Probably two problems. The smoke is most likely oil from an engine problem. The sulfur is the catalytic converter bad. The oil plugs the converter making it run hotter and putting out more sulfur dioxide.
