Clay,
i don't know where you got this from, but these "concerns" range
from grossly exaggerated to simply untrue.
i've got over 80K miles on almost exclusively straight BioD in my
W123 over the last 8 years or so, and i'm one of only thousands here in
the Bay Area alone that have done so without problem.
i didn't replace any fuel lines; decided i'd wait to see how much
truth there might be behind the alleged need for it, since it wasn't
like fuel line failures are sudden or catastrophic and i would be
watching fuel lines in any old diesel vehicle anyway. when the Return
Lines *finally* began to show just the tiniest hint of seepage this
year, i finally replaced them; all the rest of the lines look good, and
i have no idea how old any of them were when i first got the car with
~120K on it.
i don't know what's allegedly supposed to happen to the IP or the
injectors, but i haven't seen or heard of it happening to any of the
BioD MBZs in the BioD fleet here yet. one of the reasons the MBZs are so
popular for this sort of stuff is specifically because the inline IPs
are so robust. to the contrary, some people claim that the lubricity of
BioD is *easier* on the injection parts than #2.
i have no idea what BioD could do to a metal fuel tank, and have
never before heard of any issue or concern related to such.
the one thing i do see yield to BioD is the insulating ring around
the filler pipe; i've replaced the one in our car twice in the last 8
years. (it's not like that's a big deal; it's just ugly.)
as for it running "just as quiet at B2 as with more", i don't have
great hearing, but i'd have to differ there too,.. but that's not why
i'm running it.
cheers!
e
'85 300D
200K+ miles (80K+ on B99)
On 30/Oct/12 16:48, clay monroe wrote:
Do not run B100. It will eat your rubber parts and destroy your pocketbook.
IP DV seals, injectors, fuel tank and hoses. B20 is the strongest I would
advise. Much over B5 does not increase the benefit to the engine or cleaning
up gunk. Put a gallon in your tank from a 5 gallon container when you fill up.
B5 also gives you the mileage you expect while increasing cetane. Not enough
BTU in higher concentrations to improve power or MPG. It runs just as quiet at
B2 as with more. You could run veggie oil for the same impact on cetane and
smoothness
clay
On Oct 30, 2012, at 4:39 PM, Jon Agne wrote:
I stopped by there today on my way back from NYC (story in itself). They have
two blends, B5 and B100. The B100 pump is around back, drive around the left
side and back into it. The guys are very helpful, and they mentioned to me
that they get from Maine....hmmm.
The car did seem to run smoother/quieter, and I did not notice any difference
in performance.
On Oct 30, 2012, at 12:54 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
The owner is a bit odd but the guys working there are nice. Did they say when
the BD pump will be turned off?
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On Oct 30, 2012, at 12:18 PM, Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> wrote:
It was indeed the one in Acton (barely, nearly in Concord...)
Nice place, doing a very brisk trade in gasoline when I was there.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:43:00 -0400
From: Jon Agne <jonag...@gwi.net>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bio-Diesel
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I may try the Acton station on the way home.....if I can get off of Long Island.
On Oct 30, 2012, at 11:18 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
Where is this station? Is it the one in Acton?
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On Oct 27, 2012, at 12:10 PM, Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Finally found a bio-diesel pump in my area, put 7 gallons (all it would take)
of B100 into my '78 240D yesterday.
Before I could get back on the highway I noticed the engine was quieter, just
like what happens with a quart of engine oil in the fuel. I think this is due
to the increased lubricity of bioD. Its been about 75 miles now and aside from
the quietness I'm seeing the flat spot in the beginning of the throttle go away
for which I'm very grateful. When I first got the car it would go away if I ran
a LOT of Diesel Kleen in the tank but thats an expensive way to deal with the
issue. I'm also seeing better first gear performance, easier takeoff I mean.
I *think* something had gotten gummy in the IP. I did a does of Diesel Purge
last summer and things were better for awhile but the frustrations returned. Of
course I commuted with the car 110 miles a day all last week which surely
helped but I'm well pleased with this. Also the Bio-Diesel I bought was only
about $0.06 more expensive than the cheapest diesel I can find. I wish it was
more convenient to my house, I'd use consistently. As it is I plan to fill up
there on Fridays for awhile to let the bioD do its work.
-Curt
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