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Originally Posted by tvandyck7
Thanks guys!!! It sounds like B2 is the way to go. I would like to eventually run B100, but I'm somewhat paranoid about it flushing my tank and lines and causing initial filter clogging issues. How exactly and for how long should I phase the bio in to prevent this for happining all at once? I'm due a filter change soon so I'd like to start it soon. I have never run bio in my truck mainly because I was unsure about it and there is only one station in my town that sells it and it is always the exact same price as ULSD. I guess I'll go buy a 5 gallon diesel jug and get some B100 and mix it as I go. Only using B2, I should only have to add half a gallon to a tank, so it should last me a while.
WDWKR - Thanks for the great info! What all did you go through when you changed to B100? Are there any secrets I need to know before I go ahead and start on B2?
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When I started using bio I started really slow. I started with b5 and worked my way up to b100. I would say in about 2 months time I was at b50. I would add a few more gallons of bio on each tank. I have changed the fuel filters after every 4-5 tanks of fuel. I fill up once a week so I have changed them around 4 times since I started using bio. In the winter months I stayed at b50 to b80 due to the cold temps in the morning here. The most important thing is to get quality bio that meets or exceeds ASTM D-6751. Here is a good place to start some reading.
National Biodiesel Board - www.biodiesel.org - www.nbb.org
