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Originally Posted by Penguin
Correct about the carbon buildup; however, much of the other stuff is readily available to the computer, e.g., ambient temperature, altitude (air density/mass/pressure), etc.
Regarding the diesel, I am not sure how they would derive Cetane; however, if they could they would have a nice Catch-22:
(1) Sorry, the data shows you were not using the recommended 51 Cetane fuel, so you violated the warranty, or
(2) Sorry, the data shows you were using fuel with a Cetane rating of 51. Since such fuel is not in common use in the U.S., you must have been using a Cetane enhancing additive which is prohibited so you violated the warranty.
P.S. A Google search revealed this interesting link:
http://www.spiritpfc.com/shatox_octanemeterbrochure.pdf
The accuracy, if true, is rather surprising, at least to me. |
Nice link! I wish I could get 51 cetane even with an additive. I've never measured it but the additive I am using in my other cars promises 6+ numbers. If I can get 46-47 reliably, I'll be a happy camper.
The faster my warranty is over the less I have to worry about my fate being decided by the Rota Fortunae of the dealer. Can't wait for 50,001 miles to come.