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Jan 25, 2012 | 11:08 AM

jhobbs26

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From: Halstead, KS

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how many of you guys are running B99 and have any fuel issues with these trucks?

Jan 25, 2012 | 01:08 PM

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I only run Bio in the summer months. I go with homebrew B100 myself. 6 years now. Only issues have been filter pluggage and some problems of my own making from poor batches that I never should have run.

Jan 25, 2012 | 02:21 PM

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From: Pugetopolis

I run it when I can afford it. B99 here is +$3/gal. Other than that, no problems at all. I changed my filter a few more times, but never noticed any more filth in it. It seems to run the motor smoother and it smells great!

Just hate the gouge on the price.

Jan 25, 2012 | 02:34 PM

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I have all of the parts to build a biodiesel processor. I need to get my butt in gear. I was going to use a 16 gal drum with a water heater element to bring the bio up to 130F. I have a source for a supply of the grease.

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Jan 26, 2012 | 10:59 AM

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i wasnt sure if there is any issues with running B99. There is a place about 5 miles from my house that makes bio and is about 40 cents/gal cheaper than regular ULSD.

Jan 26, 2012 | 11:48 AM

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From: Brandon, MB

Give it a go, but carry a spare fuel filter. You'll need it soon after you start using it. And make sure you drain the fuel bowl well when doing a filter change. Any drips of that stuff that gets on your wiring will eat the coating. Don't ask me how I know.

Jan 26, 2012 | 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullcrew7.3

2X. Make sure your fuel system is good and tight (leak free) as the Bio will eat wire insulation, rubber connector seals, etc.

I have run quite a bit of B20 through my truck and it runs good, but seems to be down a little on power. There is a station a mile from my house that sells B20 and it is typically about $.10 a gallon cheaper than ULSD. The engine seems a tad quieter on B20 as well, not as much injection noise.