B20 Bio-Diesel
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Just and FYI, Dodge only want us to use B-5 so if you have any warranty left on your truck be careful of how much Bio you use if you have to take it in for any fuel related problems.
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Owner's manual says B5, but Cummins recently came out supporting B20, so hopefully there will honor warranty too. Cummins covers after 36,000 mi. to 100,000 mi. See: http://www.everytime.cummins.com/eve..._biodiesel.jsp
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Joe
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Joe
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As above the Cummins web site says engines are approved to run B-20 now. Recently updated to that number. Dodge should not be able to contest this as it is a Cummins engine no matter what arraingment they made with Cummins as far as warranty.
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Not trying to be a pain in the rear but did you all read below the #12 question from the Cummins web site URL listed above:
12. Is B20 approved for the Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel?
For Cummins engines in Dodge Ram trucks, biodiesel fuel can be blended with an acceptable diesel fuel up to a 20 percent volume concentration (B20) for municipal, government and commercial fleets only. This applies to selected model year vehicles. Please consult DaimlerChrysler for specific requirements and approved vehicle models.
12. Is B20 approved for the Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel?
For Cummins engines in Dodge Ram trucks, biodiesel fuel can be blended with an acceptable diesel fuel up to a 20 percent volume concentration (B20) for municipal, government and commercial fleets only. This applies to selected model year vehicles. Please consult DaimlerChrysler for specific requirements and approved vehicle models.
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From TSB 14-007-06 dated August 25, 2006 :
"Models: 2006 - 2007 (DH/Dl/DC) Ram Truck (Heavy Duty)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.9L High Output or a 6.7L
Cummins Turbo-Diesel Engine (sales codes ETH or ETJ respectively) that were built
on or after March 07, 2006 (MDH 0307XX)."
"- A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel (B5) is acceptable as long as the biodiesel mixture
meets ASTM specification D-975, D-975 - grade S-15, and ASTM D6751. A biodiesel fuel
blend that is higher than 5% is not acceptable without additional fuel processing because
these higher percentage biodiesel blends contain excess amounts of moisture which exceed
the water stripping capability of the on-engine final fuel filter. Should a higher percentage
biodiesel fuels be used an auxiliary water stripping filter will be required.
- A maximum blend of 20% biodiesel (B20) can be used by government, military, and
commercial fleets who equip their vehicle(s) with an optional water separator, and adhere
to the guidelines in the Department of Defense specification A-A-59693 (in addition to:
ASTM specification D-975, D-975 - grade S-15 and ASTM D6751) "
"Models: 2006 - 2007 (DH/Dl/DC) Ram Truck (Heavy Duty)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.9L High Output or a 6.7L
Cummins Turbo-Diesel Engine (sales codes ETH or ETJ respectively) that were built
on or after March 07, 2006 (MDH 0307XX)."
"- A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel (B5) is acceptable as long as the biodiesel mixture
meets ASTM specification D-975, D-975 - grade S-15, and ASTM D6751. A biodiesel fuel
blend that is higher than 5% is not acceptable without additional fuel processing because
these higher percentage biodiesel blends contain excess amounts of moisture which exceed
the water stripping capability of the on-engine final fuel filter. Should a higher percentage
biodiesel fuels be used an auxiliary water stripping filter will be required.
- A maximum blend of 20% biodiesel (B20) can be used by government, military, and
commercial fleets who equip their vehicle(s) with an optional water separator, and adhere
to the guidelines in the Department of Defense specification A-A-59693 (in addition to:
ASTM specification D-975, D-975 - grade S-15 and ASTM D6751) "
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I thought that I heard somewhere that the Biodiesel will eat away at the fuel lines and can wreak the injector pump... I would rather run Biodiesel in my truck for political, economic and environmental reasons but not at the risk of ruining my truck...Anyone been running Bio in thier rig for tens of thousands of miles???
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I thought that I heard somewhere that the Biodiesel will eat away at the fuel lines and can wreak the injector pump... I would rather run Biodiesel in my truck for political, economic and environmental reasons but not at the risk of ruining my truck...Anyone been running Bio in thier rig for tens of thousands of miles???
Ran B-20 for 20K miles with no issues in my 05.
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