Biodiesel fuel on 2006 MEga Cab

[pservano]

What is the effect of biodiesel on the third generation truck. Can I use this type offuel for my truck. I pump biodiesel in my truck today, I put in about 10 gallons before realizing that it is not the low/high sulfur diesel.

 

[HGreen]

Dodge says that B5 (A 5% blend of bio and 95% diesel is okay. I have been running B20 for 5000 miles without any problems. It smells better than straight diesel.

 

[Punkineater]

I've used B5 in my 04 since almost new and recently switched to B20. I have had zero problems.

 

[DBond]

What is the effect of biodiesel on the third generation truck. Can I use this type of fuel for my truck. I pump biodiesel in my truck today, I put in about 10 gallons before realizing that it is not the low/high sulfur diesel.

5% (B5) is good for it; officially approved, keeps fuel sytem clean, great lubricity, higher cetane, lowers most emissions, less imported oil, and gel temp barely changed from straight #2.



B20 is has lots of testing, it is used in many utility and government fleets. No problem with this but the gel temp will be a few degrees higher than #2. Dodge says ok to B20 in the 2007 model year.



Biodiesel made from soy (most U. S. BD) has slightly higher NOx emissions, (while other emissions go down). Since Dodge has to meet federal emission limits, they can't officially recommend a fuel that might push emissions over the line.



I have put 16,000 miles with mostly B5-B20, and 1 tank of B50. no problems. Some people run 100%. From my reading, some think there may be issues running more than 70% BD in a HPCR engine if the BD is old/poor quality. So I have limited it to no more than B50 for the time being.

 

[NickSullivan]

BIO is GOOD

100% Bio for 10,000 miles, in my truck just had to change my fuel filter after the first tank. In my TDI for about 30,000 miles. The guy that makes the fuel for me has an 04. 5 as well as a Jeep Liberty and his Dad has a newer CTD (not sure of the year of his truck) all 100% NO PROBLEMS!

 

[DBond]

100% Bio for 10,000 miles, in my truck just had to change my fuel filter after the first tank. In my TDI for about 30,000 miles. The guy that makes the fuel for me has an 04. 5 as well as a Jeep Liberty and his Dad has a newer CTD (not sure of the year of his truck) all 100% NO PROBLEMS!

Interesting!

I don't see where you are located. How cold outside has it been while using the B100?

 

[NickSullivan]

Interesting!

I don't see where you are located. How cold outside has it been while using the B100?

Ah good point, I live in Woodland WA. When it gets down around freezing I run B50.

 

[turbo2]

100% biodiesel is the bomb. Smells like french fries. Ran it for the last 5000 miles nothing but good luck.

 

[bighornram]

I have read that DC diesel vehicles leave the factory with biodiesel in them.

 

[JUrish]

I have probably ran 600-700 gallons of B100 through mine. . No issues. I will probably change the filter or at least check it next week.



The last several tanks have been from soybean oil. . When I start producing mine, it will be heinz 57. .

 

[nleely]

What should a gallon of Bio Diesel run for, typically speaking?

Anyone?



2005 2500 SLT QC 4X4 CTD610 48RE 3. 73

 

[JMoberly]

B20 BioWillie since new 6k ago and no problems. I pay about 5-8 cents more per gallon. 2. 93 as of yesterday.

 

[DBond]

What should a gallon of Bio Diesel run for, typically speaking?

Where are you located?

Depends on where you are and at and what blend % you are talking about. B5 should be about the same as #2. In MT and NE I got B20 for the same as #2.

In Tucson I could get B100 for about 10 cents less than #2, trucked in from Denver. In Denver I paid 30 cents more for B100 over #2. That's about the range I have seen. You might be able to get a better deal if you buy a barrel or the 275 gallon pallet thing.

(I blend the B100 down with #2 in my tank)

check out

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162742

 

[CarlsonR]

Been using B-99 for 13,000 miles(since new 05), only problem is in winter time 25-30 degree mornings first few minutes will put out a little white smoke and rough idle, remidied that by filling up in winter time alternating between B-99 and #2 the next time for a b-50 mix. B-99 is usually 10-12 cents cheaper than #2 here in Tucson Az

 

[nleely]

I'm in South Chandler AZ. Guess i should modify my accout info soon

 

[Glock Guru]

I am going to start at B5 and slowly work up to B50. I think that will be my limit. I will go 1000 miles @ B5, then 1000 @ B10, ect. till I get up to 50% bio.



-Troy

 

[DBond]

I'm in South Chandler AZ. Guess i should modify my accout info soon

When I was in Phoenix in May Western States had B100 for $2. 91, about the same as Flying J #2 at that time.

 

[DBond]

I am going to start at B5 and slowly work up to B50. I think that will be my limit. I will go 1000 miles @ B5, then 1000 @ B10, ect. till I get up to 50% bio.



-Troy

I think you have a good plan.

Since you are starting with a new vehicle, no accumulated gunk in the system, I think you could step up quicker if you wanted to.

 

[SHobbs]

We had two nights this past winter or at least what we call winter that got down to 18*. All I had was B100 in the tank all night, the truck was plugged in and I had zero problems the next morning. Truck started right up and ran like normal.



Troy, you have the right idea on stepping the % up gradually, although with newer vehicle it should not be a problem as DBond stated. I started with B20 ran 3k miles changed the filter then another 3k and changed the filter again. After that I went to B100 and have been there for almost 2 years with no problems.



Not sure why engine manufacturers are not allowing a higher %, this stuff is better for the motor in every way. As far as the emissions I have heard that Viscon helps to lower bio emissions drastically, not sure if it does what they say or not. The last few times I filled up there were alot of Dodges, Fords ( 6. 0 and 7. 3 ) and Chevys ( Duramax ) filling with B100 along with VW TDI's.

 

[rbattelle]

I ran B2 for a long time, now I'm at B10. No problems. Cummins approves B20 in their mechanical-injected engines, but only B5 (or is it B2?) in their electronic engines. I think the latest issue of Diesel Progress has an article about it.



Ryan