Ultra low sulfer diesel and pistons

[gmduramax]

IIRC we had to start using ulsd in our trucks a few years ago. Then I started hearing more and more about cracked pistons. I was wondering if ULSD could be causing pistons to crack or melt?

 

[Turbo Buick 6]

IIRC we had to start using ulsd in our trucks a few years ago. Then I started hearing more and more about cracked pistons. I was wondering if ULSD could be causing pistons to crack or melt?

I started using it less than a year ago. You could still get LS a year ago.

 

[gmduramax]

I started using it less than a year ago. You could still get LS a year ago.

Oh Dammit I thought I was on to something :rofl:

 

[racinmike77]

guess what happend a year ago. LBZ and LMM power became available and pistons started to crack. Sorry guys im not trying to be steve cole jr but the previous motors have a good track record to contend with.

 

[Turbo Buick 6]

guess what happend a year ago. LBZ and LMM power became available and pistons started to crack. Sorry guys im not trying to be steve cole jr but the previous motors have a good track record to contend with.

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[redneckbuckeye]

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5847
Another thread this was brought up post 55 starts talking of the Ulsd and lack of lubrication.