modern diesel for overlanding in developing countries - post your solutions

[gnel]

Many non USA mfgs of both diesel cars and trucks make 2 engine versions: latest emission controlled (Euro 6/VI), and latest version not needing any sulfur restriction (3/III). The latter can use high SAPS lube oils to neutralize H2SO4.

Many non USA mfgs of both diesel cars and trucks make 2 engine versions: latest emission controlled (Euro 6/VI), and latest version not needing any sulfur restriction (3/III). The latter can use high SAPS lube oils to neutralize H2SO4.

The 3.0 v6 Amarok he mentioned has always been a def vehicle.

 

[kmcintyre]

Did you end up finding any ULSD on the east coast of Baja along BC5 or along BC1 between El Rosario and El Rosarito? Thinking about towing a sailboat down to sail on the Sea of Cortez with my diesel Touareg, but wondering if there's much chance of finding a put-in where I can refuel the tow vehicle.

I don't remember exactly if I found it or not but I had no issues. I suspect I found it. They call it something other than ULSD (ultra bajo azufre or UBA) so look for that on the signs or pump. If you ask a station attendent if it's ULSD, the answer will probably, always be, Si.

 

[kmcintyre]

I'll chime in here. Most all places close to the border have ulsd.For highway 5 There is ulsd in San Felipe at Arco for sure. I´ve bought diesel many times in Gonzaga Bay but I'm not sure if it was ulsd.

Are you asking about Rosarito Beach to El Rosario on highway 1? If yes there is plenty of usld.

Over on "TalkBaja" there are peeps who claim all of Baja is usld since 2022.

I've driven the length of Baja a couple of times a year (since 2014) in my diesel trucks and have never had an issue.

I'd say "all of baja has ULSD" isn't true. I think in BOLA at the bottom of the hill, the station on the left had it... BTW, diesel in Baja is more expensive than in the US.

 

[gnel]

I'd say "all of baja has ULSD" isn't true. I think in BOLA at the bottom of the hill, the station on the left had it... BTW, diesel in Baja is more expensive than in the US.

Tell me about it. Texas is over 2$ a gallon cheaper!