Overwhelmingly BIO-diesel in Portland, Oregon
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...
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Turtle n Peeps wrote:Tyler0215 wrote:
Politics aside please. The science is there.
Bio-diesel or ethanol blends have been proven to not harm engines or components.
I have used ethanol blends in all my vehicles for many years with no problems at all.
Really? Pretty interesting statement considering every single diesel maker disagrees with you. You know something that they don't?
First there are compatibility problems.
Then there is the problem with the SCR and DPF systems.
Then there is post injection problems with Biodiesel.
Need I go on? And I didn't even talk about Alkie in gasoline! :R
Where do some of you come up with this stuff? The disinformation and misinformation on this forum is astounding! :R
if every single mfg disagrees, why are at least 3mfg certifying the current diesels vehicles for use with B15 and in most cases B20 and have certified use of B5 for more than 10 years.
yes, initially there were compatibility problems with high blends with seals, hoses etc. but those were adressed easily long ago and never was an issue with B2 of B5.
and none of the links you posted are from a vehicle mfg. paper yes, validity with VOE well subject to careful examination for sure before concluding anything. and at least one is 5 years old.
