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1st time I pulled into a truck stop, and all they had was B20 I was hesitant to use it. I really had no choice, so I filled up. Dodnt notice any difference while towing my 43 ft 5th wheel (18,000 lbs.). Over a course of 48 states, and many, many miles I have used it off and on, and I must don't worry about it anymore. I have 46,000 miles on this PU now with no fuel related issues. Last time I,changed filters the old ones,looked like they could have went at least 10k more.
 
When on the road towing our 5th wheel, I generally fuel up at Pilot/Flying J since we have their RV Plus card and can pay at the pump, they have DEF available at the pump and since access isn't a problem. I've noticed no ill effects from the B20 on my previous 2011 or the current truck. When not towing, I fuel at standard service stations, so the trucks have seen a mix of B20 and standard #2.

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When on the road towing our 5th wheel, I generally fuel up at Pilot/Flying J since we have their RV Plus card and can pay at the pump, they have DEF available at the pump and since access isn't a problem. I've noticed no ill effects from the B20 on my previous 2011 or the current truck. When not towing, I fuel at standard service stations, so the trucks have seen a mix of B20 and standard #2.

Rusty
Yes this is how I do it also. The 1st time I pulled up next to the b20 pumps, I asked a truck driver about, and he said it worked in his semi. I figured I'd give it a try, since I had read the manual about this, and it says you can run B20. I was still skeptical. It worked out fine. Some states along the interstates only sell B20
I'm glad this old Cummins can use it.
 
so traveling the Willamette Valley in OR we found most stations with B20, where they have a milder climate... this past 2 weeks not withstanding.... and it was hard to find NON B20.... once we got out of the Valley we never saw it again.... AND when in the Willamette Valley the B20 was 20 cents cheaper than regular diesel...
 
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