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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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biodiesel cost

i know some pumps around the country hav diesel and biodiesel but how much does it cost at the pumps. there is one pump in my little city and they are selling it for 94 cents a litre now theres ruffly 4 litres in a gallon so its 3.79 a gallon ruffly. so is this far or rip off
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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The only station selling B20 in my area, usually prices their fuel at around 10 - 15 cents a gallon HIGHER than straight Diesel fuel at station approx. 10 blocks away, which is also one of the highest priced stations in the area.
I would like to run B20 more often, but can't afford it.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Why? is it supposed to be better or somthin
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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The Biodiesel is a substitute for petroleum based diesel fuel, an excellent lubricity additive, a great fuel system cleaner, and best of all, comes from renewable US materials, avoiding sending more of our $$$ to OPEC.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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I stoped at a station in Illinois and the Bio diesel was 3.23, reg. was 3.38
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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B100 is $3.26 here.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Shovelhead
The only station selling B20 in my area, usually prices their fuel at around 10 - 15 cents a gallon HIGHER than straight Diesel fuel at station approx. 10 blocks away, which is also one of the highest priced stations in the area.
I would like to run B20 more often, but can't afford it.
Just stoped by the B20 station in the area.

B20 diesel = $3.46 gal
Reg Diesel @ nearest station = $3.25
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I have heard it was cheaper but your mpg drops so it aint worth it. I have never seen it in my parts though
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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I've heard that straight Biodiesel will see a 1 or 2 mpg drop.
But the mpg drop with B20 is negligable.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Honestly who would pay more to get less out of it, screw emmissions
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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A neighboring town has B10 at the same price as straight diesel, at least it was the same price the last time i was there.

Originally Posted by Shovelhead
The Biodiesel is a substitute for petroleum based diesel fuel, an excellent lubricity additive, a great fuel system cleaner, and best of all, comes from renewable US materials, avoiding sending more of our $$$ to OPEC.
Yaay! Someone else see's that part of the equation.

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Honestly who would pay more to get less out of it, screw emmissions
I dont think its about the emissions part of it. I think its about supporting American Farmers and economy. Ill pay a dollar more for it knowing that it came from American sources and not some foreign company that could care less about our nation.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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so this bio diesel stuff which is made from renewable materials cost pretty much the same or close
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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I guess it all depends on where you live.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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thats gaaaaaaaaaaaaay
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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Bio here in Maui $3.29....dino diesel $3.89/gal
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