We're now in Portland, Oregon, having spent the past few days in Bend, Oregon. One thing I have really, really noticed here is the difficulty in finding PURE DIESEL. Just be aware that most stations that carry Diesel here will be a mixture of between 5% and 20% BIO-diesel. If you get on the GasBuddy.com website and try finding the cheapest diesel, the cheaper/cheapest listings will be Bio-diesel. Where some stations are charging ss low as $2.19/gallon, I finally found a Chevron station in Troutdale (just east of Portland) at the I-84, Exit 17, location that sells PURE diesel ($2.59/gallon). Just look for the huge Love's Travel Stop and this Chevron station is right next to it on the west side. I have nothing but contempt for the "environmentalists" and the Federal government for pulling this **** on the American public. We are headed for the Oregon Coast in 2 days. Does anyone know if the same problem exists out there, and suggested stations for PURE Diesel?

We found the best place in Oregon to get the " regular " S15, is at Fred Meyer. No biodiesel garbage. We had the same problem when we were up here last year for the first time.

ParkCountry wrote:I have nothing but contempt for the "environmentalists" and the Federal government for pulling this **** on the American public.I'm sure they feel the same way, about someone who is unwilling to step up and do his part.

Other than contempt, what would be your logical reason for wanting pure diesel?

Naio wrote:ParkCountry wrote:I have nothing but contempt for the "environmentalists" and the Federal government for pulling this **** on the American public.I'm sure they feel the same way, about someone who is unwilling to step up and do his part.X2

2oldman wrote:Other than contempt, what would be your logical reason for wanting pure diesel?I am not sure why,, but I think some foreign diesels made in other countries can't run on the bio-fuels.. not sure though :h

Overwhelmingly BIO-diesel in Portland, Oregon | Good Sam Community

Nutinelse2do
Explorer
Aug 30, 2016
We found the best place in Oregon to get the " regular " S15, is at Fred Meyer. No biodiesel garbage. We had the same problem when we were up here last year for the first time.
Naio
Explorer II
Aug 30, 2016
ParkCountry wrote:
I have nothing but contempt for the "environmentalists" and the Federal government for pulling this **** on the American public.

I'm sure they feel the same way, about someone who is unwilling to step up and do his part.
2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 30, 2016
Other than contempt, what would be your logical reason for wanting pure diesel?
diazr2
Explorer
Aug 30, 2016
Naio wrote:
ParkCountry wrote:
I have nothing but contempt for the "environmentalists" and the Federal government for pulling this **** on the American public.

I'm sure they feel the same way, about someone who is unwilling to step up and do his part.

X2
diazr2
Explorer
Aug 30, 2016
2oldman wrote:
Other than contempt, what would be your logical reason for wanting pure diesel?

I am not sure why,, but I think some foreign diesels made in other countries can't run on the bio-fuels.. not sure though :h
jus2shy
Explorer
Aug 30, 2016
5 percent blends are pretty much mandated in Oregon and Washington. Or 2 percent. But that low blend is actually beneficial to diesels, even older ones. It reintroduces lubricity to the fuel system that was lost when we went to ulsd diesel. It's the higher blends you should shy away from. Those blends have too strong if a solvent reaction. But it will clean out your fuels system (and eat a few gaskets or seals as well if you have an older vehicles.)
mkirsch
Nomad II
Aug 30, 2016
Sounds like someone's lumping biodiesel in with ethanol and/or confusing it with waste vegetable oil.
rvartie
Explorer
Aug 30, 2016
Your part = bend over and subsidize whoever donated the most money to the politicians. This stuff doesn't do one lick to change the environment. Follow the $.
Naio
Explorer II
Aug 30, 2016
Oooo... homophobia! That is so manly!

(Yeah, I know this is OT for this forum. But somebody has to stand up for people who may not have the safety to stand up for themselves.)
Bedlam
Moderator
Aug 30, 2016
My PSD liked B10 and my CTD is designed for B20. I found my Ford ran better on bio diesel since it had better lubricators than the LSD and I didn't have to add aftertreatments.

OTH: If we want to talk about Ethanol based gasoline, I can give you many reasons to not use it.

BTW: We will also be on the OR coast before the weekend hits and then will be heading to central OR after the holiday.