Basic Questions about Biodiesel
#1
Basic Questions about Biodiesel
Hi Guys!
A bunch of us in the 7.3 forum had some questions about Bio Diesel, see our thread here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...29#post3772429
Basically, we had questions on whether or not you can add Diesel Kleen to bio fuel and how our 7.3 motors will run on the stuff.
I know a bunch of you are experienced and any knowledge will be most helpful!
Thank ya!
A bunch of us in the 7.3 forum had some questions about Bio Diesel, see our thread here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...29#post3772429
Basically, we had questions on whether or not you can add Diesel Kleen to bio fuel and how our 7.3 motors will run on the stuff.
I know a bunch of you are experienced and any knowledge will be most helpful!
Thank ya!
#2
Hey Lisa, according to this thread in this same forum, we won't have to add Diesel Kleen... 3rd post down
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=501738
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=501738
#3
Nope, no need for BK. BioD is very astringent - it cleans as it flows thru the fuel system. So all the gum and varnish that've collected on the inside tank walls and fuel lines get washed into the filter. If you run bioD, consider changing the fuel filters after the first month. Second, the lubricity is far better than dinoD, so there's no need for Stanadyne lube additive, or any other aftermarket lubricant (Lucas, ATF, etc, etc, etc). Finally, the cetane of most commercially available B20 is around 53, definitely better than the 47/48 that we see here at the pumps in east TX. As you can see, bioD is an outstanding choice of fuel - it cleans, it lubricates, and it burns better and cleaner. Anything you try to add is just wasting $$$.
#5
Originally Posted by Smokin'
What about the Cetane and other additives in Diesel Kleen, beyond just the fact that it adds lubricity to the dino diesel?
Same power to be expected with Biodiesel?
Same power to be expected with Biodiesel?
FABMANDELUX.
#6
Originally Posted by fabmandelux
Smokin, I put my answer to your questions in your thread, in the 7.3 forum as I thought it would get to more people there.
FABMANDELUX.
FABMANDELUX.
When I finally get around to making biodiesel (I think I found my tank) ...I'll definitely have some questions for you no doubt...
-Lisa (AKA Smokin')
#7
Originally Posted by Smokin'
What about the Cetane and other additives in Diesel Kleen, beyond just the fact that it adds lubricity to the dino diesel?
Same power to be expected with Biodiesel?
Same power to be expected with Biodiesel?
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#8
Originally Posted by RockyMtnRanger
Hey Lisa, according to this thread in this same forum, we won't have to add Diesel Kleen... 3rd post down
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=501738
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=501738