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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ktmrfs wrote:Michelle.S wrote:
I think if you research deep enough, you will find out that pure diesel you bought may still be B5, because I believe for blends of B5 or less that don't have to post anymore. If more that B5 will generally posted as Up To B20.
in oregon the "up to B20" can be up to, but the way to tell if it is B20 or less is to see if it is exempt from road tax. If it is B20 it is exempt, if less it is not. Pretty obvious since it is then usually $.25 less than the B5
So you think in my case it's ok to go 300% over spec for the fuel system? My engine calls for no more than 5% bio. Why not put 60 or 80% bio in your truck time after time? No big deal right?
Do you seriously think that the manufactures just pull that number out of a hat? Or do you think they just might do millions of dollars of research to come up with a safe number?
Here is a study quote for 20% bio: Link
The results of this study suggest that long term operation with B20 at the current specification limits for alkali and alkaline earth metal impurities can adversely impact the performance of DOC, DPF and SCR systems.[/quote]
No big deal right? DPF's and SCR's are dirt cheap! :R
