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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 16:42:54 GMT
I have a diesel tractor and a small diesel tank here. Time to refill the tank. Fuel guy is telling me bio-diesel is the way to go. Guy at work says stuff grows in bio-diesel and I don't want that. I think I got straight #2 diesel last time and it seems to be fine. Tank lasts about 2 years and winters are cold here. Any thoughts?
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on May 3, 2015 17:28:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 18:13:08 GMT
That is why there are filters on diesel fuel pumps. |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 18:15:57 GMT
Bio diesel also delivers less power and fuel mileage. |
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on May 3, 2015 20:37:31 GMT
That is why there are filters on diesel fuel pumps. It has to be filtered with or without additives, and algae will clog filters sooner than clean fuel You can't clean diesel too much, and it's easier to do at the tank than on most tractors |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 22:03:39 GMT
I do have a filter on my tank. I also use a diesel supplement in the winter so it doesn't gel. I did dump some in the tank too last time it was filled.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 0:37:59 GMT
Are you able to get red dyed diesel? It is for tractors, untaxed. It is the same as regular auto diesel just dyed red and will be cheaper, I also recommend something like Power Services Diesel Supplement for winterizer/antigel. I know this doesnt answer the bio/non bio question but ought to save you some money.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 2:03:53 GMT
That is why there are filters on diesel fuel pumps. It has to be filtered with or without additives, and algae will clog filters sooner than clean fuel You can't clean diesel too much, and it's easier to do at the tank than on most tractors Yeah I park my tractor outside and water got in the tank. Remove and drain filter and reinstall. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 2:06:19 GMT
I do have a filter on my tank. I also use a diesel supplement in the winter so it doesn't gel. I did dump some in the tank too last time it was filled. For cold temperature operations a fuel heater is required for diesel. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 2:08:02 GMT
I can get the red dyed diesel but it costs me more! Even without the road taxes, I guess it is the delivery charge. Should have gotten a truck tank and then I could just drive it into town and fill it up.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 2:11:15 GMT
Are you able to get red dyed diesel? It is for tractors, untaxed. It is the same as regular auto diesel just dyed red and will be cheaper, I also recommend something like Power Services Diesel Supplement for winterizer/antigel. I know this doesnt answer the bio/non bio question but ought to save you some money. Farm or off road diesel has a higher sulfur content. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 2:18:40 GMT
I can get the red dyed diesel but it costs me more! Even without the road taxes, I guess it is the delivery charge. Should have gotten a truck tank and then I could just drive it into town and fill it up. That is the way I do it. I always combined that with other things I do in town. No special trips. I watch for low prices. Got it last year for less than $2. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 13:27:09 GMT
I have been told by my supplier that dyed diesel and clear are the exact same diesel except when it is being loaded into the tanker a red dye is injected at load time. It all comes through the pipe as ULSD. Littlebit, that is crazy that dyed costs more than diesel, I would look for different distributor, or find someone that has an unused barrel that had maybe motor oil in it, and put a hand pump on it or go the route of the L-shaped 110 gallon tanks and put a 12v pump on it, then go to the distributor and buy it off their dispensers.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 14:20:33 GMT
We like bio. Had a friend who used to make it. The engine ran a lot smoother and quieter using biodiesel.
Now, we have found that a bottle of vegetable oil once in a while quiets things down for a bit. (Usually, it's rancid oil we get on closeout.)
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 15:34:25 GMT
Starts just fine without a fuel heater. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 15:59:54 GMT
Correct, here in Texas, all dispensers, must have labels stating that the fuel must not be used on-road and must only be used in off-road equipments, dozers, back hoes, tractors, etc, and in Texas you must actually obtain a permit from the State. Do not know about other states.
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on May 4, 2015 17:07:36 GMT
Are you able to get red dyed diesel? It is for tractors, untaxed. It is the same as regular auto diesel just dyed red and will be cheaper, I also recommend something like Power Services Diesel Supplement for winterizer/antigel. I know this doesnt answer the bio/non bio question but ought to save you some money. Farm or off road diesel has a higher sulfur content. Not any more The only difference now is the red dye The fuel itself is identical. It comes from the same tanks at the refineries, and the dye is added to show the highway taxes weren't paid |
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