Biodiesel at the pump
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Biodiesel at the pump
I've read several posts about switching over to biodiesel without changing anything (other than the fuel filter after a while). I found a supermarket here that just put in new biodiesel pumps and just wanted to know if it was okay to start using it in my rig. Is there anything particular I should look for on the pump to make sure it's compatible? Will I need to run most of the #2 fuel out before I fill up. Sorry if these are dumb questions but I'm not that familiar with biodiesel. I just know it's about $0.60 cheaper than regular gas and about $1.25 cheaper than #2 right now.
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Consider yourself lucky. Here in MA the closest bio station actually sells the bio for $0.20 MORE than #2.
You won't have any issues mixing the bio with what's in your tank now. In fact only B100 is pure bio while the other typical blends B5, B10, are a mix.
One thing to consider is the outside temps. I wouldn't recommend running B100 during the winter months if you live in a colder climate as it will gel up before #2.
You won't have any issues mixing the bio with what's in your tank now. In fact only B100 is pure bio while the other typical blends B5, B10, are a mix.
One thing to consider is the outside temps. I wouldn't recommend running B100 during the winter months if you live in a colder climate as it will gel up before #2.
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Originally Posted by onebuilder
I've read several posts about switching over to biodiesel without changing anything (other than the fuel filter after a while). I found a supermarket here that just put in new biodiesel pumps and just wanted to know if it was okay to start using it in my rig. Is there anything particular I should look for on the pump to make sure it's compatible? Will I need to run most of the #2 fuel out before I fill up. Sorry if these are dumb questions but I'm not that familiar with biodiesel. I just know it's about $0.60 cheaper than regular gas and about $1.25 cheaper than #2 right now.
Just use it, put a spare fuel filter in your glove box. You truck will love you for it. I use it on and off when I don't get my "freesel" from the heating oil tank removal guys, and I ALWAYS am amazed at the crud it dissolves from my fuel system. Just let 'er rip.
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Wow! That is cheap! You should be fine using it. I've been running B20, B50 and now B99 for the last 9 months (about 20k miles) and have had no issues.
I would jump all over biodiesel for that cheap. Are you sure it isn't Ethanol? Ethanol is the only fuel I have seen that cheap.
I would jump all over biodiesel for that cheap. Are you sure it isn't Ethanol? Ethanol is the only fuel I have seen that cheap.
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Originally Posted by randle_ford
Consider yourself lucky. Here in MA the closest bio station actually sells the bio for $0.20 MORE than #2.
You won't have any issues mixing the bio with what's in your tank now. In fact only B100 is pure bio while the other typical blends B5, B10, are a mix.
One thing to consider is the outside temps. I wouldn't recommend running B100 during the winter months if you live in a colder climate as it will gel up before #2.
You won't have any issues mixing the bio with what's in your tank now. In fact only B100 is pure bio while the other typical blends B5, B10, are a mix.
One thing to consider is the outside temps. I wouldn't recommend running B100 during the winter months if you live in a colder climate as it will gel up before #2.
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Originally Posted by 89LX306
Wow! That is cheap! You should be fine using it. I've been running B20, B50 and now B99 for the last 9 months (about 20k miles) and have had no issues.
I would jump all over biodiesel for that cheap. Are you sure it isn't Ethanol? Ethanol is the only fuel I have seen that cheap.
I would jump all over biodiesel for that cheap. Are you sure it isn't Ethanol? Ethanol is the only fuel I have seen that cheap.
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Originally Posted by onebuilder
We don't use much heating oil down here and we love our fried foods so I guess there is plenty to go around
I wish we could find Bio closet I have found is 300 miles
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.60 cheaper go baby go ours is same price which i cant figure out why mine runs fine on bio save save bucks
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I just know it's about $0.60 cheaper than regular gas and about $1.25 cheaper than #2 right now.
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When I lived in Idaho, I'd tank up and even fill a couple of 5 gal tanks with B10 whenever I'd make trips down to Salt Lake...and even though the bio was 5-10 cents more expensive than the other pumps, I didn't mind spending around $3 more to tank up, because:
-of the cleaning benefits of using the bio
-that's 10% less business I was giving to those overseas
-that's 10% less business I was giving those ba$tards who were setting record profit margins at our expense
-and I felt I was helping the entire bio indoctrination process to grow
Now I'm a subscriber to the Biodiesel magazine and still tank up with bio whenever I can. In fact, tonight I'll be mapping out the bio stations in Austin so I can tank up while in town for Parents Weekend at UT.
Believe me, I love the cheaper prices whenever I can find them, but I don't mind spending just a little more for bio...if not only to help the paradigm shift just a little faster.
Oh yeah, I've also been a synthetic oil user for years. I don't mind fighting for for good causes...just not sure we need to lose more friends and family over disguised wars for oil.
A cup of bio to all my fellow Strokers!
-of the cleaning benefits of using the bio
-that's 10% less business I was giving to those overseas
-that's 10% less business I was giving those ba$tards who were setting record profit margins at our expense
-and I felt I was helping the entire bio indoctrination process to grow
Now I'm a subscriber to the Biodiesel magazine and still tank up with bio whenever I can. In fact, tonight I'll be mapping out the bio stations in Austin so I can tank up while in town for Parents Weekend at UT.
Believe me, I love the cheaper prices whenever I can find them, but I don't mind spending just a little more for bio...if not only to help the paradigm shift just a little faster.
Oh yeah, I've also been a synthetic oil user for years. I don't mind fighting for for good causes...just not sure we need to lose more friends and family over disguised wars for oil.
A cup of bio to all my fellow Strokers!
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It's available close enough here for me BUT... you have to join a co-op ($50.00 fee) and then pay $3.50 per gallon. Dino right now is $2.69.
I spoke to the manager of the station and he'd like for someone to open another co-op up in our area. He said we could put it together and get "free" fuel and make money selling to others. ??? I'll get some more details when I have more time to find out what is actually involved.
I can't justify $3.50 when dino is $2.69 and most of my fuel is "freesiel" from a business partner.
CedricR.
I spoke to the manager of the station and he'd like for someone to open another co-op up in our area. He said we could put it together and get "free" fuel and make money selling to others. ??? I'll get some more details when I have more time to find out what is actually involved.
I can't justify $3.50 when dino is $2.69 and most of my fuel is "freesiel" from a business partner.
CedricR.
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bio isnt readily available here in the cincy area. i am currently having a problem with the lining in my fuel tank delaming. ford is saying its from running bio. i think there full of s*#t. but that seems to be the company line right now. just thought id throw that out there.
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