BD in a 6.4
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I am not sure why that question would be in the wrong forum, but I don't remember anyone mentioning it. The blend would have to be pretty light from a biodiesel point of view from my understanding though. Apparently it will gum things up if you introduce too much into the system. A tech will probably respond to you later today though.
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Here in Macon, GA I filled up a couple times with a 5% BIO 15 ppm ULSDF at the Murphy Oil station which is a part of WalMart. No problems, but I find that I get almost 1 mpg less than straight ULSDF.
Maybe something I did differently, but I do not think so. AS INFO,
Maybe something I did differently, but I do not think so. AS INFO,
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I am aware of both of those requirements. As I stated above, when I use 5% BIO I get 1 mpg less. That is a substantial loss, considering I start at 12.5 mpg with my dually F-350; and reduce to 11.5 using 5% BIO.
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It does not make sense to use it unless you are making it yourself. here in WA it is almost the same price as regular diesel.
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It makes sense if you can break even or it's a bit cheaper to run. I'd be happy with breaking even.
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B5 has no effect on engine life expectancy. The reason that Bio causes clogging is that it acts like a cleaner. It cleans and removes deposits of dirt that have piled up. I'd keep a spare fuel filter with you and that's about it. It will not effect the life of the engine.
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Cetane?
Where does anybody find 45 Cetane diesel, bio or dino? Every pump I've ever used says "Minimum 40 cetane", which indicates its a crap shoot as to whether I'm getting 40, 45 or 50?
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I vividly remember seeing 45 on a pump somewhere at least twice, but I cannot recall the station. Afraid, once again, big oil got us. You almost have to think that a lot of problems in our diesel engines would be eliminated with uniform fuel.
P. S. I have been driving a diesel powered vehicle for almost 6 years. Murphy Oil at Walmart has 5 % BIO.
montecarlo31:
What source does your PDF file quote for 45 cetane? My Ford book does not specify.
P. S. I have been driving a diesel powered vehicle for almost 6 years. Murphy Oil at Walmart has 5 % BIO.
montecarlo31:
What source does your PDF file quote for 45 cetane? My Ford book does not specify.