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| All about diesel fuel cost saving - for those with overland trucks |
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Those who travel overland outside the ‘western world’ have to deal with poor quality diesel fuel. Although the 70 / 80’s diesel engine in most overland trucks can easily cope with low quality diesel, modern diesel parking heaters do not. A bit about diesel fuel quality.
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Our Mercedes Benz 1719AK came with a mysterious device mounted in the diesel fuel line. Its called the Fuel Finisher, sold somewhere in the 90’s to improve fuel economy and cleaner combustion. Here’s a bit about the fuel finisher and fuel catalysts.
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Getting more mileage from automotive fuels has never been more in the spot light as it is now. Fuel prices are soaring and most likely continue the upward trend. Here’s a bit about a diesel fuel additives and backgrounds, claiming to improve fuel economy. It’s tested with the V6 diesel engine in our Mercedes Benz 1719A truck.
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In 2012 diesel prices in Europe have soared to about € 1.50 per liter in Central Europe. For those with large overland trucks surrounding non-European countries are popular destinations – diesel fuel prices are considerably lower.
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Portugal is known for it’s rather high fuel tax within the European Union. Fuel prices are high but a remarkable government initiative makes it possible to get a better deal. The daily fuel price at every petrol station in Portugal is published online since 2009. Have a look;
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2012 is a year of a steep fuel price rises – the average European fuel price has gone up at least 13 % since the start of 2012. For those driving (older) diesel cars, alternative fuels come within reach (again) - a deja vue. An example of vegetable oil from the supermarket.
Luxembourg is the place in Northern Europe to fill your tank with cheaper fuel. With an average price difference of 10 eurocents / liter with surrounding countries, Luxembourg highway petrol stations are very popular. Have a look at Berghem Petrol station, the most popular in Luxembourg;
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Andorra is known as a tax-free haven – prices are lower than in the surrounding countries Spain and France. Wondering if it’s worth to plan a fuel stop in Andorra? Here’s our story about cheap diesel in Andorra, decide for yourself if it’s worth the effort.
