Is b20 safe for 24v ho

[rivercat]

Found a local place to pump bio but all they have is b20.

Is it safe to run in my truck?

 

[PC12Driver]

Lotsa stuff about it here:

http://www.cummins.com/cmi/content....rviewId=29&anchorId=44&index=3&menuIndex=4#Q6



Long story short, Cummins doesn't recommend anything over 5%.

 

[PKleine]

I've been running B20 in my 2001 HO without any problems. It will clean out your fuel system so better be carrying spare fuel filters. At first, I thought it improved my fuel economy, but after about 10k miles I don't think it helps mpg. In fact, mpg went up with straight #2. Maybe the difference between winter & summer blend isn't being properly accounted for in my fuel records because I don't monitor fuel purchase dates. Bottom line: I still use B20.



Hope this helps...



PK

 

[TMills]

b20 has many benifits. It has superior lubricity, made with renewable resources, supports local farmers, can be made at home for much cheaper that regular #2, and many more.

This site has some interesting stuff www.biodiesel.org

 

[rivercat]

thanks guys think i will start out filling with 3/4 full tank already to dilute it to the recomended 5%



maby after the bigline and pusher project i will run the full 20



am I right in theorizing that more flow and steadier pressures would conteract the heat realated issues with the higher blends of bio? Comon vp gurus this ones for you

 

[rivercat]

any updates from DC or CUMMINS any other info to add folks?

 

[fox]

Cummins doesn't recommend anything over 5%, but they don't say NOT to!! This, to me , says they haven't done enough testing yet, or they are unsure of the quality of this fuel. I understand that.

There are members using high % bio. It most likely is better than #2 for these motors.

My supplier is selling 11%.

 

[rivercat]

running a full tank of b20 FP has only dropped a coulple of pounds 10 from 13 so Im alright there running a bigline kit from lp to vp.

 

[Doucet]

Furnace Fuel

I have used #2 furnace oil in a couple of farm tractors in the past with no problems. Wonder if it would be OK in my 2004 Cummins.

Harvest time is coming and a shortage of diesel fuel is looming. Our local co-op is rationing already.