Auto Diesel Availability?

[mcjeff]

This may be a bit of a silly question... but...

One thing I've wondered about, but not seen specifically addressed, is the availability of auto diesel pumps in general -- especially along interstates. I had always assumed that going on a long road trip with a JLURD would be event free as there are truck stops everywhere, but I didn't know that those pumps are actually high-flow and a different size. Is this a real concern, or is it not a problem in practice? If it is an issue, is there a general way to address? Fuel cans for transfer in a pinch?

I see that it came with a funnel. Is that intended to be used to fill from one of the rig pumps if needed? I can't imagine that would be a very clean process and I can't imagine that the line behind me would be overly happy waiting while I transfer fuel in 5 gallons increments.

So.. is that really a concern?

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[Deleted member 59498]

I thought I read there is an adapter with the Jeep for this issue.

 

[Aonar]

This may be a bit of a silly question... but...

One thing I've wondered about, but not seen specifically addressed, is the availability of auto diesel pumps in general -- especially along interstates. I had always assumed that going on a long road trip with a JLURD would be event free as there are truck stops everywhere, but I didn't know that those pumps are actually high-flow and a different size. Is this a real concern, or is it not a problem in practice? If it is an issue, is there a general way to address? Fuel cans for transfer in a pinch?

I see that it came with a funnel. Is that intended to be used to fill from one of the rig pumps if needed? I can't imagine that would be a very clean process and I can't imagine that the line behind me would be overly happy waiting while I transfer fuel in 5 gallons increments.

So.. is that really a concern?

Funnel works well - have used multiple times. AND quite a few stations I have gone to also have the smaller nozzles at separate pumps for autos/JPs. I do not see an issue for you I do however carry gloves and cleaner to eliminate and/or get rid of diesel on hands.

 

[mcjeff]

I thought I read there is an adapter with the Jeep for this issue.

Yeah, there is a funnel. I wouldn't call it an "adapter", though. From the looks of it, I'd have to jam it into the fuel tank and then try to trickle from a high-flow rig pump into the funnel. Seems to be okay to get a partial tank full in a pinch I guess.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

VW makes one for 10 bucks. https://www.idparts.com/diesel-fueling-adapter-000072709-p-2418.html

Unless that is the funnel you are referring to.

 

[mcjeff]

Funnel works well - have used multiple times. AND quite a few stations I have gone to also have the smaller nozzles at separate pumps for autos/JPs. I do not see an issue for you I do however carry gloves and cleaner to eliminate and/or get rid of diesel on hands.

Thanks! That's reassuring. I'll toss in a pair of gloves and some cleaner for when I'm going on long trips, in case it comes down to the funnel.

 

[No Spark V6]

Thanks! That's reassuring. I'll toss in a pair of gloves and some cleaner for when I'm going on long trips, in case it comes down to the funnel.

I've found it easier to use the towels from the dispenser by the pumps. I dont have to carry gloves then.

 

[Aonar]

Thanks! That's reassuring. I'll toss in a pair of gloves and some cleaner for when I'm going on long trips, in case it comes down to the funnel.

And you will find many times that non-truck stops have diesel. Around where I live, most do but we live in farm country.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

I have my new diesel on order, been a while since I have had a diesel, I forgot how stinky the pump can be on the hands!

 

[mcjeff]

And you will find many times that non-truck stops have diesel. Around where I live, most do but we live in farm country.

About half of them have diesel near me (SW PA). It sounds like it's probably not an issue. I think the trick to avoiding the funnel would be not to drive it down to 1/10th of a tank or whatever and just to leave some room GasBuddy or whatever to do it's thing. Maybe I'll give the the funnel a test run before I take the thing to FL in a few months.

 

[grimmjeeper]

I'm in the middle of a long road trip. I've had no problem finding car diesel pumps at truck stops and other stations.

 

[Compression-Ignition]

Pull the filler neck and remove the discriminator (<<<that's what we've been calling it). There is a good thread on here with pictures. Large size nozzles will fit at that point. But if they are too high flow they will kick off right away because of the piping size and change of direction. You may have to stand there and hold it with some high flow nozzles.

Still completely worth it IMO.

 

[ekim]

I would not be concerned. Just about every truck stop has a section for cars and that section also has diesel pumps.

 

[nsfw_andy]

I’ll be removing the restrictor from the filler neck as my first mod when I get my 2022 for peace of mind on long road trips

 

[mcjeff]

Alright.. I might buy a second filler neck I guess and give that a go. Seems worth it. In the meantime, I'm not going to worry too much. I did order one of those Audi adapters (someone noted above). I checked the funnel it came with and it seems pretty Mickey Mouse as compared to that one.

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