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Old 04-03-2007, 05:55 PM
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Whos running Main Stream Bio Diesel ?

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Old 04-03-2007, 11:16 PM
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I have been runnin bio for about a year now. I havnt had any problems. I like it! It does clean out you fuel system so be ready with about 3 filters. I run bio all the time except when its below zero. Above zero I run at least 5 gal in a tank full. Its a great lubricant and even the smell makes ya hungry!! Its in the 20's and Im runnin B50 When it gets into the upper 50's Ill switch to B100 and run it till it get cold again. The only thing that may happen is your fuel guage will be off. It makes the sending unit loose contact so I just go by how many miles I travel. Just buy from a reputable aupplier and you will do great. You will love it!!
 
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Old 04-04-2007, 10:00 AM
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the only biodiesel i can find around here is B2, ive run it a few times, if its cheaper then the other stuff, not much of a change with it
 
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Minn has 2% at all pumps in the state. When it was first instated in the fall a couple years ago, there were icing and gelling problems caused by bad processing. This has been fixed and it seems ok now. I don't notice any difference. Maybe a little sweeter smell. Maybe the smell is just growing on me. It was ok this winter at -20 either with or without Power service.

It is said that 2% is better than any of the additives we use for lubrication. My IP clatters when I have to use out of state #2 so maybe its true.
 
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Old 04-11-2007, 03:45 PM
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i just found out that i have been running it and did not even know...did anyone else notice a climb in MPG while running it?
 
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They don't have Biodiesel here in CA, at least not anywhere around So cal.
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Old 04-11-2007, 10:08 PM
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just got a 10% blend last fill up. smokes better woohoo
 
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straigtht vegi oil smokes even better...
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 08:48 AM
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I run bio when it is cheaper than regular diesel. Every once in a while I run a mix of WVO and diesel, but I have been to busy lately. After I get my house finished I want to run a 2 tank system so I can run veggie more often.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by wrglrroper
I run bio when it is cheaper than regular diesel. Every once in a while I run a mix of WVO and diesel, but I have been to busy lately. After I get my house finished I want to run a 2 tank system so I can run veggie more often.
I have the two tank system from DFA (aka Vegistroke) and really like it. Don't know what you drive but they guys at vegistroke are working on a cummins conversion also.
I have gone 1000 miles since my last diesel fill up and i still have over half a tank!
 


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