Bio on a 05 - Diesel Forum

Nick_Kowal · 03-31-2005, 08:57 PM

Is there anyone that is running Bio-diesel on a brand new 05? What precent bio and how do you get it? What is the cost? Do I have to be a mad chemist to make this stuff? Sorry for all the questions but this is all new to me and I think it is kind of cool.

OMCUSNR · 03-31-2005, 09:30 PM

Well, I've been running 5g of B100 in every tank since new in my 03, and it has the "same" 6.0 your 05 has. No problems! Its about $3.30/g here.

teester · 03-31-2005, 11:25 PM

Run it! I put my first batch in this truck just after I bought it. Probably running 50% or so on that tank. However I had an 04 that was being bought back which I experimented on. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Nick_Kowal · 04-01-2005, 08:06 PM

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Well, I've been running 5g of B100 in every tank since new in my 03, and it has the "same" 6.0 your 05 has. No problems! Its about $3.30/g here

[/ QUOTE ] Why would you run bio if it costs more than standard diesel? Is there something I am missing? I am a new fish on this whole bio-diesel thing please explain.

Pu241 · 04-01-2005, 08:30 PM

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Why would you run bio if it costs more than standard diesel? Is there something I am missing?

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So you don't put money in to the hands of the Middle East terrorist! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sick.gif[/img]
An American pays more because it supports his country! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
Biodiesel is made here by American's like yourself!
And every gallon less we buy from the Middle East, is one less dollar they can use against us! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Pu241

Nick_Kowal · 04-01-2005, 08:34 PM

Damn good answer, I am on board! That is all I had to hear, now I just have to learn how to make it.

Pu241 · 04-01-2005, 08:46 PM

ACC_inc,

Its not difficult!
Read a lot before you make anything!
I recommend the book "From the fryer to the fuel tank" by Joshua and Kaia Tickell. I don't agree with some of the politics but the explaination of the process is extremely good!

Also start small, a small mess is easier to clean up, and work your way up to the 40-50 gallon batch.

keep us informed here of your progress, both good and bad!
Someone can learn from your miscalculation, we don't call them mistakes!

Pu241

4x4Mark · 04-01-2005, 09:27 PM

I found a place that sells B20 here in town - only .06 more than regular diesel. I'll be putting a half tank in tomorrow to give it a shot. If nothing else, a good lubrication and cleanup; not to mention supporting a source of fuel here in the US!

Mark

OMCUSNR · 04-01-2005, 11:46 PM

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So you don't put money in to the hands of the Middle East terrorist!
An American pays more because it supports his country!
Biodiesel is made here by American's like yourself!
And every gallon less we buy from the Middle East, is one less dollar they can use against us!

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These are excellent reasons. In addition, its is MUCH better for the environment, and with ULSD, it will provide added lubrication. The stuff is an excelent solvent & good for parts washers, being biodegradable. Its non-toxic too. We have the ability to totally remove our dependance on foreign oil with bio-fuels (ethanol & biodiesel) w/out destroying forests or producing less food.

Its just a total win - win, if we can get the costs down.