Diesel fuel #1 and #2

[grsthegreat]

Not sure how it works in your part of the country, but here in N. Idaho the off road and standard #2 diesel flows from same tank. They have an inline dye system to add color during delivery.

 

[careyo63]

This station #1 Diesel at Pumps 6 Bays. The off Rd. is a separate set of pumps just for Diesel/Off-Rd.. The dye sure was super dark Red this time. Very Noticeable so I'm thinking there Injecting the Dye and the other Pump next to it is the #2 Diesel. Is the off Rd, Dyed #2 You can bet money when I see the owner next I'll be asking. No doubt about that!!

 

[grsthegreat]

Since the government is banning dyes……nevermind. Just waking up.

 

[careyo63]

First cup here. Creamer even dry!
It's next Right?

 

[millard762]

Oh no, they better not be using Red dye #40......my 7.3 powerstroke and yanmar could have cancer

 

[careyo63]

Not that familiar with Bio. Diesel and I mentioned The Bio burn off could be the cause of the bad smell. Temperature will shorten the life span.
The challenge with producing 100% biodiesel fuel is the vegetable nature of it. It's prone to spoiling, just like the products you store at home. If biodiesel fuel is kept at a warm temperature for too long, it could potentially grow mold, which would not be good for any vehicle. On the flip side, if stored in freezing temperatures, it will harden and pose issues when consumers try to fill up. Until technology improves, automakers do not recommend a blend higher than B5 for passenger vehicles.

 

[ponytug]

Not that familiar with Bio. Diesel and I mentioned The Bio burn off could be the cause of the bad smell. Temperature will shorten the life span.
The challenge with producing 100% biodiesel fuel is the vegetable nature of it. It's prone to spoiling, just like the products you store at home. If biodiesel fuel is kept at a warm temperature for too long, it could potentially grow mold, which would not be good for any vehicle. On the flip side, if stored in freezing temperatures, it will harden and pose issues when consumers try to fill up. Until technology improves, automakers do not recommend a blend higher than B5 for passenger vehicles. Luckily, some researchers fromSN. today

You might have a look at "hydrotreated vegetable oil" diesel. It is made from vegetable oils, but it doesn't oxidize or absorb much of any water.

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I don't work for Nesté, but I do use it as a fuel, and I would not voluntarily go back to biodiesel in any form. (I'm already out several thousand in damages due to biodiesel, and the final bills aren't in yet.)

All the best,

Peter

 

[Williy]

I have heard negative stories about biodiesel all bad

Biodiesel can have both positive and negative impacts on diesel engines. While it can improve lubricity and reduce particulate emissions, it can also lead to issues like fuel filter clogging, reduced fuel economy, and potential damage to modern common rail systems.

willy

 

[bmaverick]

I have heard negative stories about biodiesel all bad

Biodiesel can have both positive and negative impacts on diesel engines. While it can improve lubricity and reduce particulate emissions, it can also lead to issues like fuel filter clogging, reduced fuel economy, and potential damage to modern common rail systems.

willy

It will vary. Older diesels are well adapted to run on nearly anything. Modern diesels are very limited to run on other juice not made from petroleum.

Thus, old Yanmars have a great advantage over their modern machines. When Yanmar changed to a different fuel pump system, then all bets were off to use nearly anything as fuel (aka soy, peanut oil, etc.)

Many of the older diesel engines, not just Yanmar can run on nearly any plant based oils. Mr. Diesel himself wanted an engine to be self sufficient for their owner no matter their location or country. This way, fuel would not be an issue.

There are odd or evil intentions on how and why Mr. Diesel died along with the petrol companies thru a well know family name in the world stole his patents thereafter.

 

[rontaki]

On a slightly different tack, I used to buy ethanol-free Avgas at the local small airport for my small engines in my mowers. Last time I went, was told I cannot due to the lead in the fuel (100 octane ultra low lead). Sad, the stuff ran well and never filled the carb. It's additive time for me now.
Seig Heil, KKKalfornia!

 

[LouNY]

I have heard negative stories about biodiesel all bad

Biodiesel can have both positive and negative impacts on diesel engines. While it can improve lubricity and reduce particulate emissions, it can also lead to issues like fuel filter clogging, reduced fuel economy, and potential damage to modern common rail systems.

willy

I like the B10 when the price is competitive, the only issue I have ever seen is that it does clean the sludge and varnish out of the system and your filters should clean it up and yes, require replacing, they are doing there job.

 

[bmaverick]

Generally, I've only seen it in select stores in the very northern states, and it was more common in my experiences many many moons ago, like kerosene.

All the best,

Peter

Is this thread being hushed on the forums. It shows up nowhere. I only stumbled upon it due o activity in the Yanmar section when picking the bell in the upper right corner.

Not in the Yanmar section to see, not in Today's Posts or New Posts. Odd.
Where ???

 

[grsthegreat]

On a slightly different tack, I used to buy ethanol-free Avgas at the local small airport for my small engines in my mowers. Last time I went, was told I cannot due to the lead in the fuel (100 octane ultra low lead). Sad, the stuff ran well and never filled the carb. It's additive time for me now.
Seig Heil, KKKalfornia!

I hope they never pull that crap here in idaho. Still plenty of ethanol free.

 

[California]

Is this thread being hushed on the forums. It shows up nowhere. I only stumbled upon it due o activity in the Yanmar section when picking the bell in the upper right corner.

Not in the Yanmar section to see, not in Today's Posts or New Posts. Odd.
Where ???

Maybe your settings? I had been following the thread in the Yanmar forum, and just now added it to Watched.

For me its visible in my Watched and in the second page of Today's Posts, about 15 hours ago.

 

[ponytug]

@bmaverick If you have the OP blocked, you won't see the thread. I will confess to do that intentionally for a few users on a very limited number of occasions.

All the best,

Peter

 

[Snobdds]

I have had gelling issues over the years.
Now days my winter tractor tank is a 30% blend of #1 and #2 "fuel" oil (30% #1 and 70% #2) along with the high dosage of anti gell. If and when the forecast is calling for -20F I'll add a bit more #1 or kerosene to the tractor tanks.

That is exactly what the mechanic we had on the ranch instilled into me from a very young age. He was a mechanic on the north slope during the 70's and 80's. He knew how to keep diesels' from gelling up.

 

[bmaverick]

@bmaverick If you have the OP blocked, you won't see the thread. I will confess to do that intentionally for a few users on a very limited number of occasions.

All the best,

Peter

But I never blocked you. It is so strange.

 

[ponytug]

But I never blocked you. It is so strange.

I'm not the OP...