Originally Posted by fletcher m (Post 9990558)

A bit of a simplistic answer, I would have expected you to have expanded with some detail..though you are correct.

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 9990837)

Even the beloved Ryanair are implementing ideas to save fuel :ohmy:

'as part of its efforts to trim diesel bills'

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...save-fuel.html

Originally Posted by Alex2201 (Post 9991252)

They are running their jets on Diesel?????? :ohmy: :blink: :confused: :beer:

Originally Posted by fletcher m (Post 9991260)

Winter diesel as used in cold climates such as Canada is typically upto 25% Jet A1. You can always add a seperate lube additive (2380 is a good one). In fact the US military use a single fuel policy which is JP8, essentially Jet A1 with 3 additives. They use this in aircraft and all "diesel" ground equipment.

Originally Posted by R I C H (Post 9991267)

Friends of mine that run a helicopter operation here use jet fuel and additive in their fleet of diesel work trucks.

Originally Posted by fletcher m (Post 9991260)

You most certainly can run a piston engine (diesel) on Jet A1. The only problem here is you will significantly shorten the life of the fuel pump/injector units as Jet A1 has a about 50% of the luricity of diesel. Fuel consumption will be slightly higher due to a slightly less calorific value.

Winter diesel as used in cold climates such as Canada is typically upto 25% Jet A1. You can always add a seperate lube additive (2380 is a good one). In fact the US military use a single fuel policy which is JP8, essentially Jet A1 with 3 additives. They use this in aircraft and all "diesel" ground equipment.

Not going to say this is my work, it is copied from another website.

Originally Posted by YYZlover (Post 9990703)

My 19 y/o volvo does roughly 8 litres per 100km. The Hyundai Elantra rental I had in Canada did the same.



Then why do you have an F150?

Insurance can run up to $500 a month as well, depending on what car you have, even if you have a no claims record. A new top of the range Audi A4 or A6 (for example) would be in that range. Even Japanese cars or US cars. Drive more than 15000 km a year and insurance goes up considerably. My old volvo is $700 a year and I have a no claims record. My road tax is $250 a year. A diesel car would be taxed at around $1000-$1500 a year.

Basically, my fuel bill would be cut in half, moving to Canada, while my insurance would probably double or more. I still think I'd save money in the long run.

Originally Posted by bigals (Post 9991472)

I drive an f150 as i need it for work and they dont sell the van i need here except the mercedes sprinter which i can not afford the 50 thouand price tag,,,,,,and you cant be in the UK with the insurance prices and road tax prices you are quoting ,,there is not a car on the road in the UK thats $1500 a year!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9991576)

She's not. Volvo is a clue.

Originally Posted by bigals (Post 9991472)

I drive an f150 as i need it for work and they dont sell the van i need here except the mercedes sprinter which i can not afford the 50 thouand price tag,,,,,,and you cant be in the UK with the insurance prices and road tax prices you are quoting ,,there is not a car on the road in the UK thats $1500 a year!!!!!!

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 9992182)

Plenty of Volvos and Mercedes in Canada.