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There is not a clear cutoff point between "high and Low sulfur diesel". Ultra low sulfur diesel ULSD is what is currently required for on road use. ULSD can contain no more than 15 ppm sulfur (15 micrograms sulfur per gram of fuel or 0.0015 wt.%). Low sulfur diesel would contain more sulfur than ULSD and high sulfur diesel more than low sulfur diesel.

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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.


What is the number of the carbon hydrogen and sulfur atoms in a diesel molecule?

Pure diesel does not contain any sulfur atoms. The molecular statement for Diesel is C12H23, which means each molecule of diesel contains 12 Carbon atoms and 23 Hydrogen atoms. Sulfur shows up in diesel because it is in the crude oil originally and the cost of refining out all the sulfur from the diesel is very expensive.


Sulfur content of euro 4 diesel?

Euro 4 diesel fuel has a maximum sulfur content of 50 parts per million (ppm). This low sulfur content helps reduce harmful emissions from vehicles and improves air quality. In comparison, previous generations of diesel fuels had higher sulfur content, leading to more pollution.


When compared to sulfur 32 sulfur 34 has more?

34S has 2 more neutrons than 32S.


Do cars emit sulfur dioxide?

Yes, cars can emit sulfur dioxide when burning fossil fuels that contain sulfur compounds. This can happen from burning gasoline or diesel fuels that are not low-sulfur variants. Sulfur dioxide emissions can contribute to air pollution and respiratory issues.

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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.


What is the difference between diesel fuel and stove oil?

#2 Fuel oil and #2 Diesel fuel are similar, however, the motor fuel will typically have lower sulfur content, and have additives to help with engine lubrication and cleanliness.


What is the difference between red diesel and normal diesel?

Red diesel is a type of diesel fuel that has a red dye added to it for tax purposes, indicating that it is intended for off-road use only, such as in agriculture or construction. Normal diesel, on the other hand, is used for on-road vehicles and is subject to higher taxation. The chemical composition of red diesel is the same as normal diesel.


What is diesel made from?

Diesel is made from crude oil. It is generated after a fractional distillation of petroleum fuel oil. There are different variations of diesel, all graded according to the amount of sulfur they contain.


What is diesel made?

Diesel is made from crude oil. It is generated after a fractional distillation of petroleum fuel oil. There are different variations of diesel, all graded according to the amount of sulfur they contain.


What is the disadvantage of low sulfur Diesel fuel for old diesel?

It has low sulfur, use additive


What is the difference between marine diesel and highway vehicle diesel?

It depends. Legally, marine diesel is considered an off-road diesel. This means two things: it is permitted to have a higher sulfur content (although in practice, high-sulfur diesel is becoming less common, so chemically it may be the same); and secondly, marine diesel must contain red dye. The reason for this is you do not have to pay road-use tax on off road or marine diesel. It is illegal to run off-road diesel in a vehicle on the highway. If you were suspected of doing this, your fuel filter would provide tell-tale evidence because it filters out the dye.


Can you use high sulfur in 2008 Ford truck?

you can but it will cause damage to the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and other emission componets. It would take about $8,000.00 to replace parts. As far as I know all diesel that is sold now is ULSD.per for shop manuelNOTICE: For areas where ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (15 ppm sulfur maximum) is required, use only ultra low sulfur diesel fuel in diesel vehicles equipped with an Oxidation Catalytic Converter (OC) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). In a diesel vehicle that is continually misfueled by using low sulfur (16-500 ppm) or high sulfur (500 ppm or greater) diesel fuel, the sulfur can effectively poison the catalyst. Continuous use of low sulfur or high sulfur can destroy the catalyst and render the catalyst useless.


Can a marine diesel engine run on highway diesel fuel?

Yes. The difference is that marine diesels do not (yet) have to run a diesel particulate filter, SCR, and other on-highway emissions controls, and thus can use low sulfur diesel fuel. Highway engines use Ultra Low Sulphur diesel fuel (ULSD) because of emissions requirements. Now, bear in mind that ULSD has less lubricity than low sulfur diesel fuel.


What does diesel look like contaminated with sulfur?

Sulfur-contaminated diesel may appear darker in color and have a strong, unpleasant odor. It may also cause the fuel to foam or form sediments, affecting the fuel's performance and potentially harming the engine over time. Regular maintenance and proper storage of diesel fuel are recommended to prevent sulfur contamination.


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


Do Pemex stations in the Baja have ulta low sulfur diesel?

Pemex stations in the Baja Sur have ultra low sulfur diesel, also known as ULSD. Pemex stations also offer low sulfur diesel, also known as LSD.