Urgent question re diesel

[RVcrazy]

Our 2015 Chevy Silverado says to use ultra low diesel, number 2, 15 parts per million. All we can find is biodiesel, even at Flying J. What happens if we use it? Thanks!

[SidecarFlip]

Lynnmor wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:


I've actually become paranoid because of my experience so I add a bio-cide now. I use Power Kleen (made by Powerservice) when I store my unit over the winter.

Power Service makes several products and not all are for algae control, winter fuel gelling or long term storage. Power Service

I'm aware of that. Been using the stuff for years.

[Lynnmor]

SidecarFlip wrote:


I've actually become paranoid because of my experience so I add a bio-cide now. I use Power Kleen (made by Powerservice) when I store my unit over the winter.

Power Service makes several products and not all are for algae control, winter fuel gelling or long term storage. Power Service

[gopherslayer]

SidecarFlip wrote:
be very careful with any bio-diesel fuel (B10 or above). Been there and did the repairs and it's not cheap, even if you do it yourself like I did.

Anything above B10 will grow algae in your fuel tank if it sits for a prolonged time and the algae will compromise your fuel system, clog filters and wreak havoc on your wallet.

I've actually become paranoid because of my experience so I add a bio-cide now. I use Power Kleen (made by Powerservice) when I store my unit over the winter.

We put an additive in the tanks of our fleet of Petes and Freightliners. Algae is an issue. We add it once a week. The school district bus garage had an issue with it a few years ago.

[SidecarFlip]

be very careful with any bio-diesel fuel (B10 or above). Been there and did the repairs and it's not cheap, even if you do it yourself like I did.

Anything above B10 will grow algae in your fuel tank if it sits for a prolonged time and the algae will compromise your fuel system, clog filters and wreak havoc on your wallet.

I've actually become paranoid because of my experience so I add a bio-cide now. I use Power Kleen (made by Powerservice) when I store my unit over the winter.

[wcjeep]

If running high biodiesel blends than normal be sure to carry spare fuel filter.

[Isaac-1]

The real problems start when you get into pre 2000 models with biodiesel and compatibility with various rubber parts.

[path1]

Love my old beast


"2001 24 Valve Recommended Fuel
#1-D Diesel or #2 Fuel Oil (diesel) only.
Under emergency conditions, 1K & 2K Kerosene, Jet-A, Jet A-1, JP-5, and JP-8 may by used if 5% lube oil is added to the fuel. DO NOT run the VP44 Injection pump on these alternate fuels without the lube oil - pump damage is likely without a lube additive."

[ktmrfs]

path1 wrote:

RVcrazy wrote:
Thanks! Just hit the midwest...

Your sig line has you in Seattle area. Be very careful when filling up. Be sure to confirm what you are putting into your tank before filling. Some places in Midwest have multiple fuel pumps. Confusing to me the first time. No more just grabbing the green handle for diesel. Ran across a couple places in Midwest that had choices of winter blend, off road, bio, number 1 or number 2, etc. I suppose locals are used to it and have no problem but a head scratcher for me first time.

yup, in montana I've often run across an island that has #1, #2, offroad #2 and B20 And not all green handles are diesel. I've seen green handles that are gas, yellow that are diesel. black that are diesel.

[FishOnOne]

Turtle n Peeps wrote:
What % is the biodiesel you are finding? Anything 20% or less is fine.

X2

[agesilaus]

Ranger Smith wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
Read your manual, the Ford manual has specific warnings about biodiesel.

He has a Chevy

I know that, I was just pointing out that if the Ford manual has a discussion about BD then the Chevvy one most likely also does. And Ford is less than enthusiastic about Biodiesel:

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contained in a diesel fuel. Biodiesel content is often indicated with the
letter “B” followed by the percent of biodiesel in the fuel. For example,
B20 indicates a fuel containing 20% biodiesel. Ask the service station
attendant to confirm the biodiesel content of a diesel fuel if you do not
see a label on the fuel pump.
Biodiesel fuels degrade more easily than diesel fuels not containing
biodiesel and should not be stored in the fuel tank for more than 1 month.
If your vehicle will be parked or stored for more than 1 month, then your
vehicle fuel tank should be emptied of biodiesel fuel, filled with a pure
petroleum-based diesel fuel, and run for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Note: Degraded or oxidized biodiesel can damage fuel system seals and
plastics and corrode steel parts.
During cold weather, if you have problems operating on biodiesel, you
may need to use a diesel fuel with lower biodiesel content, try another
brand, or discontinue the use of biodiesel
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If you live where only the demon spawned Biofuel is available then it might be difficult to follow the above guidelines.

[Durb]

The #2 diesel you buy at home is minimum 2% bio diesel and can be up to 5% with no pump markings. WA state requirement.

[Ranger_Smith]

agesilaus wrote:
Read your manual, the Ford manual has specific warnings about biodiesel.

He has a Chevy

[path1]

RVcrazy wrote:
Thanks! Just hit the midwest...

Your sig line has you in Seattle area. Be very careful when filling up. Be sure to confirm what you are putting into your tank before filling. Some places in Midwest have multiple fuel pumps. Confusing to me the first time. No more just grabbing the green handle for diesel. Ran across a couple places in Midwest that had choices of winter blend, off road, bio, number 1 or number 2, etc. I suppose locals are used to it and have no problem but a head scratcher for me first time.

[ktmrfs]

RVcrazy wrote:
Our 2015 Chevy Silverado says to use ultra low diesel, number 2, 15 parts per million. All we can find is biodiesel, even at Flying J. What happens if we use it? Thanks!

read the diesel supplement manual. It will calm your nerves and answer your question. In summary it clearly states the engine and fuel system was designed for and you can continually use up to B20.

No issues. And all road taxed diesel in the U.S. is ULSD.

you will also likely find the answer to your possible future questions in the diesel supplement manual. they wrote it for a reason, spend some time reading it.