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Put B-99 into the 6.0 Ex today. It was a soybean biodiesel. So far so good, it seems more quiet now. I will keep you all updated how the next months go running this stuff........ I live in Phoenix, AZ so temps are pretty warm now so should work great!
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Originally Posted by scottman70
Put B-99 into the 6.0 Ex today. It was a soybean biodiesel. So far so good, it seems more quiet now. I will keep you all updated how the next months go running this stuff........ I live in Phoenix, AZ so temps are pretty warm now so should work great!
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I'd love to try a tank. Yah, I know Ford doesn't recommend more than B5. That's mainly due to ignorance.
Here in IL, a LOT of B11 is sold due to State tax benefits for the dealer. Most fuel isn't even marked as such. A slight green/gold tinge to the color is all you can see.
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Here in IL, a LOT of B11 is sold due to State tax benefits for the dealer. Most fuel isn't even marked as such. A slight green/gold tinge to the color is all you can see.
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Here is a retailers' map for the US. Just click on a location near you.
http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodi...lfuelingsites/
http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodi...lfuelingsites/
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Originally Posted by Btravelen
Ford doesn't recommend more than B5. That's mainly due to ignorance.
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I didn't say I'd burn my neighbors homebrew. ASTM standards for commercially produced Bio are tightening and I stand by my prediction that it'll be blended into D2 at least 10%, much like ethanol in regular gas in the not too distant future.
I also believe that a list of mods such as yours is many time more likely to have warranty cancelled, when you had it, as commercially produced B99.
I also believe that a list of mods such as yours is many time more likely to have warranty cancelled, when you had it, as commercially produced B99.
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Originally Posted by Btravelen
I didn't say I'd burn my neighbors homebrew.
ASTM standards for commercially produced Bio are tightening and I stand by my prediction that it'll be blended into D2 at least 10%, much like ethanol in regular gas in the not too distant future.
I also believe that a list of mods such as yours is many time more likely to have warranty cancelled, when you had it, as commercially produced B99.
ASTM standards for commercially produced Bio are tightening and I stand by my prediction that it'll be blended into D2 at least 10%, much like ethanol in regular gas in the not too distant future.
I also believe that a list of mods such as yours is many time more likely to have warranty cancelled, when you had it, as commercially produced B99.
I hope not. Ethanol didn't lower the price but will lower mileage. I predict the same with biodiesel. Now if it lowers the price, I can go for it since there will be some mileage loss. I lost about 1 mpg that I was sure of, give or take, going with B40.
I agree. However, that is why I bought a USED truck and modded it when it was out of warranty. I don't expect any mercy if I brought my truck in the way it is today with a problem.
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Your truck will not have a problem with the B-99. Just keep a fuel filter handy you may not notice the power loss as mine went over about 6 months but after changing the filter WOW. It's very much like when E-10 came out it cleans the fuel system and sends all trash to the filter. Have been brewing for 2 years used the IDI in the motorhome for my first test subject with no ill effects exhaust much cleaner here as well. but i wanted to wait a bit to see how the IDI ran B-4 I used in the PS. Ran my home made B100 all last summer in the pickup you will notice a reduction in tailpipe soot if you have the truck turned up(tuner) That was kinda of a let down as i kinda like the black smoke but it's better for the enviroment. I did do a plant tour of a REG Bio-D plant in Newton IA. after seeing the facility I would not give a second thought to running B-99/100 if it is ASTM rated especially seeing how well the stuff I make in the grage works!!! Now here comes the disclamer Dont try to run more than 30% mix with pump diesel if the temps get below 10- as it will gell up. Next day it got to 20 deg above it started I pumped 15 gallons out and topped it off with pump stuff no more problems.
Bottom line if it manes the ASTM AND BQ9000 you are gitten good stuff amd you truck will LOVE IT!!!
Bottom line if it manes the ASTM AND BQ9000 you are gitten good stuff amd you truck will LOVE IT!!!
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They will know, because the commercial stuff would not have caused any problems to be considered.
Mileage is a HIGHLY subjective thing, and it's possible your 1 mpg drop was a result of driving style, temperature, wind, tire pressure and any of a number of variables between tanks. The btu value of Bio is not drastically lower, like ethanol v. gas, especially in lower blends..
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Mileage is a HIGHLY subjective thing, and it's possible your 1 mpg drop was a result of driving style, temperature, wind, tire pressure and any of a number of variables between tanks. The btu value of Bio is not drastically lower, like ethanol v. gas, especially in lower blends..
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So far so good. I have driven 175 miles since last friday when I filled up. To be honest I can't even tell any difference at all vs. D2. Truck starts like it always has same power and the mpg readout is right where it is on every tank around 16.9 mpgs. Less rotten diesel fumes which is very nice!!
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Originally Posted by Btravelen
They will know, because the commercial stuff would not have caused any problems to be considered.
Mileage is a HIGHLY subjective thing, and it's possible your 1 mpg drop was a result of driving style, temperature, wind, tire pressure and any of a number of variables between tanks. The btu value of Bio is not drastically lower, like ethanol v. gas, especially in lower blends..
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Mileage is a HIGHLY subjective thing, and it's possible your 1 mpg drop was a result of driving style, temperature, wind, tire pressure and any of a number of variables between tanks. The btu value of Bio is not drastically lower, like ethanol v. gas, especially in lower blends..
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Well, this was at a time where I had to spend a couple of weeks back and forth between long distances. Average mileage on B40 and average mileage on D2. B40 came out 1 mpg lower. This was several tanks worth. Up to B30, the difference is slight enough that I won't consider it.
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