Fuel in Mexico - Page 6 - Sprinter-Forum

Adios Pantalones · 01-06-2018, 01:52 PM

Just back from Baja 1-1-18. Driving a 2016 4x4.

At current, ultra low sulphur (ultra bajo) is available south to Villa Jesus y Maria. Just north of Guerrero Negro.

As stated above, most fuel in Baja Norte comes from the US. In Baja Sur, It's sourced from mainland Mex.

South to Cabo is only low sulphur. I have anecdotal reports of running that with no problems.
I however, took 25 gallons with me from VJM. I mixed 50/50 while south of there.

No problems at all.

All other reports of US spec vehicles having any issues come from extended low speed, low temp operation. (poking around town, sitting in traffic, etc.)

For extended trips, take your own DEF. I saw none for sale in Mex.

therealnelson · 04-26-2018, 11:35 PM

1st hand experience with a 2013 Sprinter: 3rd Year in a row in Mexico... This time the van was in southern Baja from November to April. I will post on this thread if we have any DPF or SCR/emission related issues. All we use is Diesel Power Solutions Cetane Boost on the tank about every month or so. I could be doing everything wrong, but so far the van runs great at 55K miles on the engine. There was a rumor around town that there was ULSD at a station in La Paz but I never confirmed it or fueled up at the station. It seems there are a LOT of stories but few recent 1st hand experiences from members about fuel in Baja causing issues.
-ryan

Mrdi · 04-27-2018, 04:47 PM

Is this the Diesel Power Solutions you are using?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/03080-06-Po...sAAOSw-SBaqxsg

therealnelson · 04-27-2018, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Is this the Diesel Power Solutions you are using?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/03080-06-Po...sAAOSw-SBaqxsg

Yes I get it in a smaller container. Be careful not to breathe any fumes and to store it carefully because it's pretty nasty smelling stuff.

Cheers,
Ryan

01-06-2018, 01:52 PM	#51
Adios Pantalones Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Fuel in Mexico Just back from Baja 1-1-18. Driving a 2016 4x4. At current, ultra low sulphur (ultra bajo) is available south to Villa Jesus y Maria. Just north of Guerrero Negro. As stated above, most fuel in Baja Norte comes from the US. In Baja Sur, It's sourced from mainland Mex. South to Cabo is only low sulphur. I have anecdotal reports of running that with no problems. I however, took 25 gallons with me from VJM. I mixed 50/50 while south of there. No problems at all. All other reports of US spec vehicles having any issues come from extended low speed, low temp operation. (poking around town, sitting in traffic, etc.) For extended trips, take your own DEF. I saw none for sale in Mex.

04-26-2018, 11:35 PM	#52
therealnelson Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NW Washington Posts: 60 Thanks: 42 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Fuel in Mexico 1st hand experience with a 2013 Sprinter: 3rd Year in a row in Mexico... This time the van was in southern Baja from November to April. I will post on this thread if we have any DPF or SCR/emission related issues. All we use is Diesel Power Solutions Cetane Boost on the tank about every month or so. I could be doing everything wrong, but so far the van runs great at 55K miles on the engine. There was a rumor around town that there was ULSD at a station in La Paz but I never confirmed it or fueled up at the station. It seems there are a LOT of stories but few recent 1st hand experiences from members about fuel in Baja causing issues. -ryan

04-27-2018, 04:47 PM	#53
Mrdi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surf City USA, CA Posts: 1,434 Thanks: 257 Thanked 287 Times in 215 Posts	Re: Fuel in Mexico Is this the Diesel Power Solutions you are using? https://www.ebay.com/itm/03080-06-Po...sAAOSw-SBaqxsg __________________ Mrdi 2008,2500, 144 Hi Cargo Surf City USA, Southern California

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