Pretty darn clean, I was surprised not to see any water at all and I'm not sure if the 15 or so particles were dirt stuck inside of the drain nozzle, stuff from inside the filter or inside of the jar but it's negligible amount. The particles look like little white things. I'm sticking with Chevrons at busy locations. I am looking for some rubber caps to cover the drain nozzle so I can keep my samples clean.
Here is another shot with better lighting.


I also did a vehicle health report and it said my DEF is less then 1/2 full @ 2000 miles. Checked and sampled my engine oil and decided I will change it @ 3500 miles. Should I stick with conventional for longer or go straight to synthetic? Thinking Full-Synthetic 5-40 Motorcraft should fit my needs.

 

2-18-2013

I was driving by the Propel station that sells B20 and could not resist getting a few gallons. This is my first fill with any BioDiesel and hope to pollute less, 'eff you Black Smoke/DPF delete guys! I just wanted to try out 2 gallons and see what it feels like. I had about 27 gallons in there still.This should give me about a "B2" blend.


Fuel Log Update:
(Dealer filled first full tank at 37 Miles Brand new, 1-5-2013)
1-10-2013
Chevron #2 ULSD, 22.235 Gal. @ $4.199 = $93.36 Trip@337.1 miles
4oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 374.0

1-15-2013
Circle K #2 ULSD 17.60 Gal. $ $4.099 = $72.14 Trip@257.5
2oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 631.6

1-24-2013
76 #2 ULSD 31.64 Gal. $4.099 = $129.71 Trip@502.5
3oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 1133.9

1-29-2013
Chevron#2 ULSD 23.88 Gal. $4.099 = $97.89 Trip@394.9
2.5 oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 1528.9

2-11-2013
Chevron #2 ULSD 28.5 Gal. $4.35 = $124.00 Trip@376.1
3.2 oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 1905.2

2-14-2013
Chevron #2 ULSD 10.56 Gal. $4.399 = $46.45Trip@169.5
Total Miles 2074.7

2-18-2013
Propel B20 2.2261 Gal. $4.459 = $10.08 Partial Fill 5/8 tank remaining.
Total Miles 2264.3

 

Bio huh, I don't think I could do it, hows it running

 

I did my math wrong earlier and forgot I was only putting in B20% BioDiesel so I made something like B2 fuel!
It was only 2 gallons added to about 27 gallons of #2

From what I could tell no difference, maybe it runs better and quieter? Why not since the 6.7 scorpion is made to run on it.
I know it smells different but from my research, I wanted to start using biodiesel early on before deposits form since it has a solvency to it that can cause clogging to the filter if started on bio-diesel later on in the fuel systems life. It's also known to have higher Cetane numbers and better lubricity for the fuel pump and injectors.
I am going to buy some B100 from the local Bio-Oasis to start using to properly blend B10/B15 to use on my vehicle. My business is a "Green" driven market so it's good to be friendly with the potential clients also.

I was playing with the sample I took from my fuel filter today, put it into the freezer for 4 hours.It was not solid but a little sludgy. in about 5 minutes it was viscous and a little foggy but now I know what gelled fuel is! lol

 

It's been a week since I added some B20 to the mix and noticed nothing different, I did fill it to the brim with Chevron today. All other places around my area right now are about $4.75 at 76 right by my house. I traveled 2 miles for $4.319 at Chevron in Berkeley,CA. Diesel prices are ridiculous right now!

Using my makeshift fueling apron) I may be picky but IDK why Ford thinks installing the rubber fuel door stops before painting the panel was a good idea?! While fueling i started to take some of the paint off nd noticed under shows some metal, Im going to take those out and use touch up paint to cover up the bare metal under the rubber stops.


This is the reason why the apron is needed, those flaps around the nozzle are always filthy.




Fuel Log Update:
(Dealer filled first full tank at 37 Miles Brand new, 1-5-2013)
1-10-2013
Chevron #2 ULSD, 22.235 Gal. @ $4.199 = $93.36 Trip@337.1 miles
4oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 374.0

1-15-2013
Circle K #2 ULSD 17.60 Gal. $ $4.099 = $72.14 Trip@257.5
2oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 631.6

1-24-2013
76 #2 ULSD 31.64 Gal. $4.099 = $129.71 Trip@502.5
3oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 1133.9

1-29-2013
Chevron#2 ULSD 23.88 Gal. $4.099 = $97.89 Trip@394.9
2.5 oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 1528.9

2-11-2013
Chevron #2 ULSD 28.5 Gal. $4.35 = $124.00 Trip@376.1
3.2 oz PM-22-A
Total Miles 1905.2

2-14-2013
Chevron #2 ULSD 10.56 Gal. $4.399 = $46.45Trip@169.5
Total Miles 2074.7

2-18-2013
Propel B20 2.2261 Gal. $4.459 = $10.08 Partial Fill 5/8 tank remaining.
Total Miles 2264.3

2-25-2013
Chevron #2 ULSD 22.295 Gal. $4.319 = $96.29 Trip@332.1 (including last partial fill)
Total Miles 2406.9

 

Yes those pump nozzles always leave a mark, especially on a white truck huh....

 

Hey Gigger,
I've been doing this from the start since the first pump I was at had an ugly, dirty, and torn shield, I have yet to touch my virgin paint with fuel
On another note, some of them don't have the shield flap but I still use this method to catch any stray drips of PM-22-A. So far I been paying attention to the "inside the bottle cap paper" from pouring it into my tank.

 

That's great info there, what's your name by the way.......

 

Gigger/Gerry,

Peter, added to sig also, Greetings

 

Just wait until you use a semi class pump because you have a trailer attached.
When a semi is idling next to you, you can't hear that gurgling sound too well.
Even on half low, the flow is too much for this mini tank.
I have "felt like an idiot" a few times by having it boil over which covers the front and back side of the sheet metal.

Oh and I've overfilled DEF once awhile back and ran down the paint.
You would have thought my truck was on fire the way I ran to the garage.
My truck didn't melt. That was the fear at the time.
I ran like a crazy person for little reason.

 

That's great Peter, we enjoy chatting with you about trucks

 

I would be much more concerned about the scratches the fuel cap leaves on your paint than spilling a few drops of fuel.

Take you fuel cap and hang it over that small hook on your fuel door and you wont have it swinging back and forth making marks on your paint below the fuel fill. That's what that little hook is for.

 

PH, I have never noticed that hook.
I would rep you but I'm in repjail.

 

You know, I only once noticed that "hook" I see it now! Reps man! Luckily It never swings and there is never any gas on it. I also wipe the fill tube and rim before installing the cap back but I am going to try using it. So far I've never let the gas cap swing back and forth. Can't wait to get my matte black vinyl to cover my car.

 

There you go, learn sumptin every day