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May be nothing but worried... please help

Discussion in 'International Forum' started by kenworthcanuck, May 8, 2015.

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  1. May 8, 2015 #1
    kenworthcanuck

    kenworthcanuck Bobtail Member

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    It may be no big deal but..
    I went to some place for fuel sign above pump said diesel.
    So I fueled as usual. But when I printed receipt it said biodiesel. Is this a big deal?
    I've never put biodiesel in any truck. I have a 2012 prostar.
    All handles at the pumps were black instead of usual yellow.
    Hope this stuff won't mess up my engine. Apparently boss uses that place all the time.
    Am I over reacting or is it something to be concerned about.
    I put in 300l.

    Thanks
     
    kenworthcanuck, May 8, 2015
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  3. May 8, 2015 #2
    joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Most of what we get nowadays is a blend of biodiesel. No bubbles no troubles. You're biggest problem is that you're driving a prostar!!! Be safe driver.
     
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  4. May 8, 2015 #3
    Captain Canuck

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    In my experience, biodiesel has more gelling issues at cold temperatures than straight #1 or #2, but with that being said, my old '06 Pete with an ISX got about 2/10th mpg better with 20% biodiesel blend. Not sure why. If it's really crappy biodiesel, it might clog fuel filters, but if not I wouldn't worry about it.
     
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  5. May 8, 2015 #4
    kenworthcanuck

    kenworthcanuck Bobtail Member

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    Lol. Thanks for quick reply and for the laugh. She's a good truck now all the repairs have been done.
     
    kenworthcanuck, May 8, 2015
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  7. May 8, 2015 #5
    kenworthcanuck

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    Ok thanks. I got freaked out there for a bit. And it's nice and warm where I am finally so good maybe. It'll last me a lil while longer.
     
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  8. May 8, 2015 #6
    icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    I avoid bio diesel. Clogs my filters fast and I get poor mileage.
     
    icsheeple, May 8, 2015
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  9. May 8, 2015 #7
    DmitriyKW

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    How do you avoid biodiesel?
     
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  10. May 8, 2015 #8
    201

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    Hi kenworthcanuck, Willie Nelson thanks you, although, it's a little too late for "BioWillie".:biggrin_25514:
     
    201, May 8, 2015
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    sealevel Thanks this.
  11. May 8, 2015 #9
    icsheeple

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    Some stations done have it.
     
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  12. May 8, 2015 #10
    spindrift

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    Never count on the color of the pump handle to determine what fuel is coming out of the nozzle.
     
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