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Tugted
01-14-2007, 01:59 PM
I'm looking into trying biodiesel are there any modifications to be made or just fill the truck up and run???

sideswiper
01-14-2007, 02:40 PM
just fill it up and go.i havent had any problems.

blizzardplowman
01-14-2007, 04:29 PM
Been running B5 in all of mine for over 2 years now, no issues even in wisconsin winter.

Horsehaulin
01-14-2007, 04:57 PM
Been using in personal truck for over 2 years/25,000 miles and in tow truck for same time but 125,000+ miles. No problems to date. Only downside is plugging a few fuel filters prematurely for the first few thousand miles. Keep a few extras and any tools you may need in the truck with you.


Good luck,
Tony

Tugted
01-14-2007, 07:23 PM
Does the mileage increase??? I've heard that it smells like fried chicken out the exhaust. Why the filter changing?

mannytranny
01-14-2007, 07:55 PM
BD cleans out the fuel system, not a problem on a new truck. It would be a good idea to keep a spare filter on hand anyway.

Also watch out for the cold weather. B20 and higher will gel up easier than regular diesel.

Other than that just fill it up and go.

And yes, it smells good.

Horsehaulin
01-15-2007, 07:37 AM
Mine smells more like french fries. I run b20 in the summer and b2 in the winter. So far in two years I have not noticed a loss or significant gain in MPG in that time with both trucks. For the past two winters I ran b20 and had no problems. I changed to be sure I wont have a gelling issue.

Tugted
01-15-2007, 02:05 PM
The coldest we get is 20 and i doubt it will be that cold when i try it.

beermccoy
01-16-2007, 08:18 PM
The coldest we get is 20 and i doubt it will be that cold when i try it.

I have mine blended and tested to 20F @ B50..... But remember, every oil stock is different so you need to do some testing to make sure....

Good luck