Hi all
We all know that diesel engines and water do not mix. Now I have just finished reading the article in the current edition of 4WD Action that discussed the differences between direct injection diesels and common rails and the impact water in the fuel has on a diesel engine.
Interestingly they conclude that for us (common railers) using a fuel conditioner is not recommended. They highly recommend the installation of a water separator for use in common rail diesels because they do not tolerate water at all even in tiny amounts.
Later in the mag, there is a technical article on how to install a particular manufacturer's water separator into your fuel line.
So my questions are:
1) Based on previous advice (not from here) I have been using a high quality expensive diesel fuel conditioner, is anyone else doing this?
2) Do you have any views on their use?
3) Has anyone installed a water separator? If so are you happy with it?
Thnx
Gus
We all know that diesel engines and water do not mix. Now I have just finished reading the article in the current edition of 4WD Action that discussed the differences between direct injection diesels and common rails and the impact water in the fuel has on a diesel engine.
Interestingly they conclude that for us (common railers) using a fuel conditioner is not recommended. They highly recommend the installation of a water separator for use in common rail diesels because they do not tolerate water at all even in tiny amounts.
Later in the mag, there is a technical article on how to install a particular manufacturer's water separator into your fuel line.
So my questions are:
1) Based on previous advice (not from here) I have been using a high quality expensive diesel fuel conditioner, is anyone else doing this?
2) Do you have any views on their use?
3) Has anyone installed a water separator? If so are you happy with it?
Thnx
Gus