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Old 01-11-2012, 02:33 PM
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Biodiesel question

You can by a jug of just about anything that is more flammable than Diesel.

Why don't they sell Biodiesel in a Qt, 1/2 gal, 1 gal container?

If they sold a 1 gal it would equal roughly B2 which my understanding is better for lubricity than any other product on the market.

Most local Bio places around my parts are cardlock or they come to you/your business with a small tanker and fill your fleet.
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That's a great question. Probably some DOT regulations or tax issue, etc.

I'm thinking I will start running the B5 that is the same price as regular road diesel here.
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Got an answer= Very shortlived shelf life and goes rancid.

Not easily marketed because of that.
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Well that sucks. I wonder if it were to be packaged in a vacuum sealed container if that would allow a long enough shelf life?
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Found a place that sells B100 in 5 gallon containers.

$33.00
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The only other option is BioFuel Oasis in Berkeley.
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Ya. I've seen them on-line and there is another Bio station in Oakland. I frequently go to Monterey but never remember to top off down there.

I was thinking, maybe $33 isn't too bad...compared to driving a decent distance for a cheaper price.

$6.60 per gallon

2% of 40 gallons is .8 gallon (If I top off)
2% of 34 gallons is .68 gallon (If I just fill-up)

I just want between B2 since it's a better lubricant than anything on the market.

I pay $2-3 for TCW3 each fill-up or $7 for PSP every other fill-up/

B2 would be 5.28 per fill-up on a top off
B2 would be 4.49 per fill-up on a regular fill

The negative is they put it in a 5 gallon paint style bucket...That could get messy pretty easily.
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Do a search and pick up some of these.Your a little late but they are out there.

http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php...l-cans.104920/

cheapest so far and they are new.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.net/product/ZBQ-1412

IN CALIF THESE ARE WATER OR OIL CANS,NOT FUEL CANS !!!!!
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I have fuel cans. The way it works is I order a bucket of B100 from their website and they deliver the bucket to their Brentwood (Closest to me) facility and I pick it up.
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