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Daniel We can only know the fullest joys of Masonry when we truly walk the paths of service and of hard work in the quarries. -George E. Burow
I live in northern Oregon, and run B-80 down to 0 deg, I don't think you'll have to worry about B-20 gelling where you live! I haven't seen any specs on B-20 gell point because I think it is a non-issue.
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Daniel We can only know the fullest joys of Masonry when we truly walk the paths of service and of hard work in the quarries. -George E. Burow
Phydeaux is going to have to expain how that works. I don't get how a blend of #2 diesel, which gels just below freezing, and biodiesel, which gels slightly above freezing can have a gel point lower than both????
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Phydeaux is going to have to expain how that works. I don't get how a blend of #2 diesel, which gels just below freezing, and biodiesel, which gels slightly above freezing can have a gel point lower than both????
I think you meant me, Scott
Here in Northern Oregon our fuel suppliers blend 15-20% Kerosene with D-2 for winter use. Our winter fuel is good to about -20F. Normal wintertime temps aren't usually that cold, BUT once in a while we get sub-zero weather. 2 years ago it went to 18 below and stayed there for 3 weeks.
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"I always keep a supply of stimulants handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy" WC Fields
Actually I did mean Phudeaux88. I was thinking there was some sort of chemical reaction that lowered the gel point when the two were mixed. I was going to have the resident chemist explain it.
Of course, now that I know your fuel is blended I need no further explanation. I appreciate you clearing that up
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His: 01 F-250 Lariat, 7.3, ZF-6, NV271. A few mods
Hers: 06 Freestar SEL 4.2l
79 Bronco Ranger XLT.. used be the driver, now waiting to become the project.
96 Grand Marquis LS... 25 mpg commuter
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It's a little complicated to explain here but it has to do with the way molecules of a pure substance interact with each other during transition from one state (liquid) to another state (solid). When you mix in foriegn molecules you interfere with this interaction.
Thats why antifreeze works.
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