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Old May 16, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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B20 vs B99

What needs to be considered when choosing between B20 and B99? I drive a 97 F250 HD. A station has opened near me that advertises any blend available.
I've read articles that say B20 is the best choice for my truck, and other articles that say B99 is OK and will do no harm. I'm confused.
 
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Old May 16, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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What needs to be considered when choosing between B20 and B99? I drive a 97 F250 HD. A station has opened near me that advertises any blend available.
I've read articles that say B20 is the best choice for my truck, and other articles that say B99 is OK and will do no harm. I'm confused.

B-99 is great for your truck. Just make sure you change the fuel filter soon after switching to any ratio over B-20 as it will clean out your entire fuel system!

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Old May 16, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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i'm running b99 in my 97 psd. no problems. the exhaust smells like racing fuel.
 
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Old May 17, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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how long U been running B99
 
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Old May 17, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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uh 2 days and 300 miles. i figure if she hasnt blown yet she isnt going to. so far i like it a lot.
 
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Old May 17, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Ive been running b99 for over a month with no problems. I still havent had to change the filter yet either. I hope to never go back.
 
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Old May 18, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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01 f250 1,000 miles on b99 Changed filter once after 1/2 tank cause it was due. Didn't see any junk in it. Been running fine, towed 21' boat and 20 travel trailer no probs.
 
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