Bio Diesel or Regular Diesel?
 

I have a Bio Diesel station next to my house and I have noticed the price of Diesel climbing, I was just wondering if it was worth changing (what are the benefits besides 40 cents cheaper a gallon). Also are there steps you must follow and will it negate any of my warrantees?
Thanks.

How many miles do you have on the truck?

Is it B99, B20 or B5?

How good are you at changing fuel filters?

These questions will determine your answer.

garrett

I've been running B-20 in my 06 since it had around 10-12 K miles on it. Of course since fuel system was so new it was pretty clean. I like running it, because of the lubricity and how clean it will keep your whole fuel system. I don't think you can buy an additive that will add lubricity to your fuel as good as Biodiesel. No more $$$$ spent on additives, not necessary. I say go for it since your truck is 07. I have no experience with anything over B-20.

Oh yeah, as Garbri stated about fuel filters. I always carry a fuel filter and tools to change it if need be. Have not had to on side of road yet, but I would rather be ready than not.

Is your bio cheaper than regular? Around here, it runs about 40 to 80 cents more.

Yes it is cheaper, but I did not check the blend. I have 23k on my truck. I just had the Fuel Filter replaced at 21k. I have no idea what blend to use. And in a pinch can I go back to regular Diesel (for exaple when I go camping with a trailer)? Also is it difficult to change a FF? Thanks for all your help.

Changing the fuel filter is pretty easy, and I believe there is some detail instructions in the tech facts pages of this site. We used to have B-20 around here but not since last summer. nelrod is right you can not find a better additive then biodiesel to add for lubricity. Its my opinion after reading the independent study of fuel additives for lubrication that the 2% biodiesel to 26 gallons of fuel is best according to the study and I feel should be a federal law to have 2-5% mixed in at every pump that sells regular diesel. It would lower emissions like the tree huggers want and diesel engine designers would not have to re-design engines (dpt, urea tank, egr, etc.) every few years to meet standards.

Most of our Shell stations around here (Seattle) are selling B5 only (no regular diesel), and its the same price as all the other stations that only handle regular. However, the stations that handle B20 are the higher priced ones.

Can I switch to B5 any time or do I have to take steps? The owner of the Eco Fuel Station said they are opening a new plant in Idaho this summer and a lot of gas station will be using B20 at a cheaper price in our area. I live in Battle Ground WA.

Is there an easy way to search the forums for changing the FF? Thanks again.

With the info coming from Cummins [ states not more than 20% = B20 ] & reports here it should be held to those levels .
As the trucks get newer , they seem to make the systems less acceptable to " Any " fuel , requiring new [ oil companies only ] fuel , like ULS .
Keep the old technology [ simple ] and go with high % Bio , if not 100% , that reduces the emissions , but around 80% , except nox , which can go up a few percent .

Even B5 will flush the system out, just not as quickly as B20 or B99.

Just keep a few extra filters around and know how to change them.

garrett

Here's the best FF info:

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n&onlynewfaq=1

what do you use to lube the O-ring?

^^^^^diesel fuel.

As usual, you guys are awesome. Thanks again.