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Originally Posted by Dr Smith
Yep. Near me all diesel is now marketed as premium. After the last regulation changes 10ppm sulphur level was considered the "best" grade of diesel and also allowed for more European tdi's to start selling here. My local Caltex only sell's Vortex diesel and it's where I've probaly sourced 85% of my fuel, moreso because it's 2 mins from home. In 3.5 years I can't say I've noticed any difference in economy. Biggest difference though with 10ppm Sulphur diesel is the lack of typical smell from the exhaust and lower black soot, which is also aided by the vans diesel particulate filter. So I'd day premium refers to the lower sulphur content type.
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Your reference to Sulphur content is spot on. At one stage I believe it was up at around 250ppm!
I was wondering when I would be seeing "Premium Diesel" as it has been found all over Europe for years.
This is a Caltex Bowser in Cologne shot 3/7/2006 (Was there during World Cup).
Even the super diesel is 10c cheaper than regular unleaded!
