Overwhelmingly BIO-diesel in Portland, Oregon

[ParkCountry]

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?

[Turtle_n_Peeps]

Huntindog wrote:
I see a LOT of people claiming that Bio is "compatible". That is not the same as being the best.

I don't like it when a others decide what is OK to put in my trucks tank. They are not the ones paying for my truck.

Well said Dog.

"I" want to make the choice if going over the spec of B5 for my engine is ok, not someone that tells a state that they can only sell B10 or B15 or even B20. It's even worse in states where it's a mystery ride and have no idea what one is putting in their tank. :M

If someone wants to go over spec for their engine, knock yourself out, it's you truck and your money; do what you want.

I just hate putting anything over B5 in my engine because the engineers that designed "my engine" said don't do it. But in some states I travel through I have to because some jackhole mandated B6+.

[noteven]

Here, you want some bio popcorn?

[rvartie]

Edit: nevermind lol

[Tvov]

Just pulling up a stump around the campfire here...

[NJRVer]

Grit dog wrote:
^^. Uhoh!!

Fwiw, I filled up with diesel in Portland 2 days ago. Didn't see what it was cause I could t even get out and pump it, lol. But I made it home just fine....

Is that because OR like NJ doesn't have self serve gas stations?

The twist on that is, here in NJ the gas jockeys will almost never pump diesel. They let you do it yourself.

[Huntindog]

I see a LOT of people claiming that Bio is "compatible". That is not the same as being the best.

I don't like it when a others decide what is OK to put in my trucks tank. They are not the ones paying for my truck.

[Grit_dog]

^^. Uhoh!!

Fwiw, I filled up with diesel in Portland 2 days ago. Didn't see what it was cause I could t even get out and pump it, lol. But I made it home just fine....

[noteven]

High fructose corn syrup or gasohol.... not sure that gasohol isn't the best use for the corn...

[NJRVer]

FishOnOne wrote:

Me Again wrote:

mike-uswest wrote:
Another way the guvment and the Greenies are working for you.

Mike

I think that most of the Kansas corn farmers are conservatives, yet they have their hand out to the government to grow corn for fuel instead of the food market. Food market is being supplied from south of the border more and more, as we use our land to grow fuel stock. Just another case of follow the money.

Spoken like a died in the wool liberal from a nanny state.

Like a true republican. Hate the gov't unless they are getting money from it.

[FishOnOne]

Me Again wrote:

mike-uswest wrote:
Another way the guvment and the Greenies are working for you.

Mike

I think that most of the Kansas corn farmers are conservatives, yet they have their hand out to the government to grow corn for fuel instead of the food market. Food market is being supplied from south of the border more and more, as we use our land to grow fuel stock. Just another case of follow the money.

Spoken like a died in the wool liberal from a nanny state.

[mich800]

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

Are you sure about that? I know the biofuel industry is subsidized. That is the primary reason for it being cheaper. To entice consumers to use it. Not that there is no road tax on it. Around here it is much cheaper if you find b20 but it is most definitely taxed.

[ramgunner]

How about truck stops in the area like Jubitz? What are they selling?

[mtofell1]

You should have a better time if you're looking for lower blends at the coast. Portland metro is in a world of its own. Consider yourself lucky that you are still allowed to drive a vehicle within the city limits.

[Me_Again]

mike-uswest wrote:
Another way the guvment and the Greenies are working for you.

Mike

I think that most of the Kansas corn farmers are conservatives, yet they have their hand out to the government to grow corn for fuel instead of the food market. Food market is being supplied from south of the border more and more, as we use our land to grow fuel stock. Just another case of follow the money.

[carringb]

Durb wrote:

I posted earlier that the OP should just drive over the bridge to Washington and buy #2 diesel at Costco. A subsequent post stated Washington is mandated 2% which I researched and is indeed the case. The pumps at Costco advertise #2 diesel, that is all, no B2 or B5. I presume your statement above must be the case.

Since Vancouver area stations are serviced by Portland distributors, it will most likely be B5 as well.