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[Bluebird]

What's this new 20% Bio Diesel Elixir? How will it effect my 1st gen system? Will all fuel be changed to this stuff? I put 14 gallons in today....
Thank you for the education/information. Patrick

 

[Tuesdak]

Do you have better than OEM filtration and more importantly a better water separator? B20 (Or some number over B5) was approved for government engines that had an additional water separator on them. IMO adding a better water separator is the major change one needs to make with modern Biodiesel laced Diesel fuel. Here is some things to be aware of with Biodiesel.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/ulsd-and-biodiesel-exposed.248698/

 

[EDankievitch]

Having run Biodiesel for well over 10 years here is what you can expect to happen.
1) Biodiesel is an awesome cleanser you will need to change your fuel filters for a few tanks.
2) Biodiesel does provide better lubricant than current ultra low sulphur diesel. Your single plunger rotary pump unless it’s on its last legs will thank you.
3) Biodiesel is very hard on rubber components, seals and hoses tend break down faster. Expect to replace them.
I found that a B50 (yes 50% Biodiesel mix) would give me the best fuel MPG . Not just in one truck all the trucks I’ve owned over the last 10 years band my boat as well. My current truck Ram on B20 until I moved to Jersey. Since I’ve been in Jersey and can not get Biodiesel I’ve had issues with my injectors sticking. Adding Stadyne injector cleaner and lube is the only thing that helps unless I can get a tank of Bio.
Personally if I had the choice I wouldn’t run anything but a Bio blend.