B70 QUestion
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B70 QUestion
Found a local place here in alabama who finally sells bio diesel. When i drove by it had b70 on the pump and was 3.79 a gallon. I think i am gonna start running it. IS basically the only thing i need to is to get a couple extra fuel filters just incase they clog up from the bio cleaning out my fuel system?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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No Tim there's one more thing. You need to wear a big stupid grin since you're getting it so cheap. The extra fuel filter is a good idea. You may or may not need it.
Congratulations on finding such a great deal on the price.
Congratulations on finding such a great deal on the price.
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I've tried B5 up to B99. The most I noticed was about 1MPG drop with B99. Sometimes I didn't notice any at all with the B99. I've used it when I could find it for the last 100k or so.
As far as the truck running with it, the engine sounds like it smooths out a little as soon as that stuff hits the injectors. It has something to do with combustion characteristics, but I can hear a difference with B20 or above. I like it when the engine sounds smoother.
As far as the truck running with it, the engine sounds like it smooths out a little as soon as that stuff hits the injectors. It has something to do with combustion characteristics, but I can hear a difference with B20 or above. I like it when the engine sounds smoother.
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Not that it should be an issue now, but in colder climates, bio-diesel will gel quicker than regular petroleum diesel. You also won't have to add any lubrication additives to the fuel using bio-diesel. It's actually the best lubrication additive out there from what I've read.
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Were you buying premix or were you mixing it yourself? I dump the calculated amount in to get B40 and I notice over 1 mpg loss at B40. More than that and the loss increases. Up to B40, the loss is hard to peg down.
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Not that you need any additives at this time. At least nobody has proven that we do other than the speculation of some stupid reports of lubricity differential.
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Of course. B70 is 30% D2 and 70% B100. All it means is you have BX without knowing what X is.
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For those looking for a gas station with bio near them :
Biodiesel Stations | OVER 1500 VERIFIED LOCATIONS IN THE US
The guys on the 7.3L forum are all over the bio talk.
Biodiesel Stations | OVER 1500 VERIFIED LOCATIONS IN THE US
The guys on the 7.3L forum are all over the bio talk.
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I've always bought premix. I've tried B5, B20, B50 & B99. I do drive like a grandpa and always use cruise on the highway so driving style may have something to do with it, or it could be elevation & the lack of hills around here. I don't know, but I'll turn 250k on the odo tomorrow and I set the trip at each fill up so I'm comfortable with my numbers.
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