Who does, or has run bio in their CRD?

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2009 11:15 pm

Ok Im getting ready to go pick up my new (to me) CRD KJ. I have a B100 pump (B50 in the winter) here in town. I was wondering how many of you have run bio and what your thoughts on it are? This truck has 43,000 miles and I dont think its had any bio. So, if I can run a few tanks through and clean everything out then change the fuel filter Id be pretty happy.

Thanks.

Tom

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2009 11:44 pm

I fill er up with bio whenever I am in Jackson Hole, WY. It only costs .01 more than the dino stuff there so I figure "what the heck"?

I do not notice any difference in performance but many on here have said it's better for the engine.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Sat May 09, 2009 1:23 am

Go for it, the CRD loves bio during the summer months.

geordi · **Posted:** Sat May 09, 2009 3:51 am

Yup, my CRD has loved the taste of some bio when I can get it.

redcrd · **Posted:** Sat May 09, 2009 9:41 am

I use it every once in awhile, but B20, engine seems to run a little bit quieter, smells as your deep frying and you help mother nature a bit.

kccrd · **Joined:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:35 pm **Posts:** 267

I run B100 from mid march till the end of October when they drop down to B20 for the winter here in Kansas. I notice it really gets quiet after about 30 miles but it does not seem to make as much power but it sure smells good.

blake1827 · **Posted:** Sat May 09, 2009 11:29 pm

I've run B20 off and on for the past 2 years and a couple times blended B100 in the tank. Even though I did get a clogged up CAT fuel filter after >10K & 12 mo. no complaints. Just wish it wasn't so outta the way and always .10+ more a gal.

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Sat May 09, 2009 11:56 pm

Thanks guys. I run B100 in my TDI, Samurai and Land Cruiser. I just didnt know about the CRD. No bio doesnt have the power of normal diesel. Bio doesn't produce the same number of BTU's as normal diesel. But yes it is good for your engine. Hey, if you can run your engine on wesson oil why not right?

Milner · **Posted:** Sun May 10, 2009 12:36 am

First tank of b20 since 5 miles from the dealership and ever since, and in the summer we run b50.

Hey JL, Now your back here, you can get B20 at Dal Sogilo in Midvale or Caldwell in Sandy. Both have b100 during the summer too.

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Sun May 10, 2009 1:40 am

Milner wrote:

First tank of b20 since 5 miles from the dealership and ever since, and in the summer we run b50.

Hey JL, Now your back here, you can get B20 at Dal Sogilo in Midvale or Caldwell in Sandy. Both have b100 during the summer too.

Thank you very much for the info.

kevinh · **Joined:** Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:05 am **Posts:** 4

Been brewing my own for about a year now, running anywhere from B25 to B75. I think the engine seems smoother on Bio than petro.

MOSFET · **Joined:** Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:40 pm **Posts:** 295

I use B20 in the summer and B5 in the winter and have had no fuel related problems. I wish we had higher Bio blends around here (at least in the summer).

onthehunt · **Posted:** Sun May 10, 2009 1:52 pm

Only bio I ran is what it came with from the dealer. When you can find it it is the same price as regular diesel.(B5-B10) I refuse to pay the same price for less btu's. I won't run anything past B-10- personal preference.

Silverdiesel · **Posted:** Sun May 10, 2009 6:01 pm

Got a B30 mix in there now- smells like Wesson Oil!
Usually try to stay at B5 for lubrication factors on the CP3 and injectors due to the "hardness" of ULSD. (Use B5 on my wife's 06 VW TDI Jetta)

Roland

UFO · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 2:02 am

B100 May through September. Had 34k original miles when I got it, 60k miles now, one fuel filter changed last year.

ChesterCRD · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 11:35 am

I run biodiesel almost all the time (see my sig). As long as it's warm enough, I've had no issues. I did manage it gel it up once and had the typical air in fuel type problems. I get slightly lower fuel mileage with it, but it's cheaper than diesel here and I like the added lubrication and the thought that I'm sending less money to the mid east.

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 11:59 am

Thanks guys. Another question. The truck I'm buying has 43,000 miles on her. If when I get her home I run a couple tanks of B99 thru her will there be any CRUD issues to deal with? I've heard that bio is a solvent and that it CLEANS things out really well. So should I burn a couple tanks and then change out the fuel filter???

UFO · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 1:23 pm

CRD Joe wrote:

Thanks guys. Another question. The truck I'm buying has 43,000 miles on her. If when I get her home I run a couple tanks of B99 thru her will there be any CRUD issues to deal with? I've heard that bio is a solvent and that it CLEANS things out really well. So should I burn a couple tanks and then change out the fuel filter???

It's a good idea. Probably not much crud, but the bio will clean out what's there, and then a filter change will get you back n schedule.

ChesterCRD · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 2:05 pm

When you change the filter be careful about getting the biod on things in the engine compartment. The fuel lines should be fine with it, but plastic wiring connectors and insulation might not be. I wash the engine bay with soap and water after changing the filter, and I am careful where I get water when doing this.

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 2:12 pm

Thanks Chester, I will be careful.

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