2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Use of biofuel in 2001 HO 6 sp edge ez #2 setting 275 inj-251700 miles- Orig VP-44

[MARK JAQUITH]

Has anyone any input on using biofuel in a setup like I have-- 2001 Cummins HO 6 spd edge ez #2 setting 275 inj --I have been told I cannot/should not run biofuel--but on recent trip to New England I was empty and had to put in 10 gal of B10-put in some extra fuel conditioner--went 150 miles before I was able to find #2 diesel--filled tank and had no problems--truck seemed to run good on on the B10 was quieter and had better fuel millage--



Any and all info will be helpful



Thanks

Mark

 

[GAmes]

Better fuel mileage? Bio has fewer BTUs per gallon. 150 miles isn't far enough to measure mileage. Anyway, I think the biggest issue is that bio cleans the fuel system and is known to clog the filter. B10 is a drop in the bucket to the full bio fuels that many use. Quieter is subjective, but it might have to do with the different flash point. If you are concerned that you damaged the system, I wouldn't.

 

[EDankievitch]

I've been running B20 for years now I know that Bio has less BTU's but I have almost always gotten better MPG's on a Bio blend. Only issue you'll have at first will be plugging filters until the fuel system has been cleaned out.

 

[klcammie]

I've been running B20 for years now I know that Bio has less BTU's but I have almost always gotten better MPG's on a Bio blend. Only issue you'll have at first will be plugging filters until the fuel system has been cleaned out.

If Bio cleans the system, would it hurt to run some in order to cleaan out the system? I;m coming upon filter change soon so plugging filter would not be to much trouble.

 

[crabman]

You can run B100 without damaging your engine. In fact, it will lube the injection pump better than the ULSD that is in use today everywhere in the USA. But you do have to change any rubber fuel lines to biodiesel compatible hose.
crabman

 

[Sticks]

Just one fill up of B10, you're probably safe.

10 years ago I'd have called you an idiot for even considering running bio in any ratio.

Quality has improved somewhat since then, but is still far behind Europe (they have strict quality standards for Bio fuel).

Yes, it's an aggressive fuel system cleaner, problem being that it is removing any and all buildup from the fuel lines between the filter and the injector nozzle - where there is no filter to catch it.

With a brand new VP, and injectors I might think about running bio only after the pump feed and return lines have been cleaned/replaced, as well as the injection lines. Then only in a temperate climate where I don't have to worry about the chicken fat separating out and for lack of a better description, turning into runny lard (seen more than one filter housing full of it).

 

[klcammie]

Thanks Sticks. I never even thought of the lines after the filter, makes sense that if it cleans before filter, it would do the same after. Think I'll just stay away from bio.