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Favorite Fuel Stops and Avoiding Biodiesel

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jldilley, Sep 10, 2022.

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  1. Sep 12, 2022 #11
    Long FLD

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    It’s pretty hard to avoid bio anymore, especially with the subsidies truck stops get for selling it.
     
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  3. Sep 13, 2022 #12
    kemosabi49

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    I don't know if the state requires it, but I went through Tennessee from Arkansas to Knoxville and back. Every place I stopped only had that B20 diesel.
     
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  4. Sep 15, 2022 #13
    Blue jeans

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    so, a question from a n00b out of genuine curiosity: what's wrong with biodiesel?
     
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  5. Sep 15, 2022 #14
    D.Tibbitt

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    Biodiesel is made from cooking oils, vegetable oil. And other types of renewable oils... I am not a scientist or engineer so bear with me if im not completely correct on that.... But in my experience it freezes faster than regular diesel and tends to clog up fuel lines and filters much faster
     
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  7. Sep 15, 2022 #15
    jldilley

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    Most issues result in the lack of lubricity in the fuel. It’s more abrasive than 100% petroleum, so it’s hard on components like injectors, filters, and fuel pumps.
     
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  8. Sep 15, 2022 #16
    MACK E-6

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    Could you add something to it?
     
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  9. Sep 16, 2022 #17
    jldilley

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    I’ll typically put a bottle of Motorkote Low Sulfur in my tanks when I fuel up. I started using it after I replaced my fuel pump a few years ago. I haven’t had any problems or any metal in the oil/fuel filter since.
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2022 #18
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    They haven't heard of Biodiesel in Louisiana along i10.
    I've noticed Valero will have better diesel. Have seen 5% max stickers on pumps. Higher too. But usually better than others in area.
    Some places that say is no biodiesel. From experience. I have my doubts.
    Newer trucks will run on it. But gets hotter more quickly. Not as much power. Not good.
    Older engines. Not good at all.
     
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