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*Subject:* Re: Re: [Biofuel] Running B20
I agree, I will definately wait until I have more data...
Nothing has changed, just the usual routes
Hi all,
I just began running B20 in my Beetle and have seen a 18% decrease in
my fuel efficiency...is this normal? I've read about a 1-5% loss, but
18% seemed a bit high. I'm using a soybean based biodiesel that I am
purchasing. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Shannon
Never believe a single tank.
I'd give it 5 tanks or so, because frankly, there is no reason you
should see such a dramatic drop with biodiesel. Are you certain you
didn't short fill the tank? Have your driving conditions changed? More
AC, shorter trips, more stop n' go traffic?
jh
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I agree, I will definately wait until I have more data...
Nothing has changed, just the usual routes. The AC could be a factor,
I never use it - but the fiance *needs* it!
I'm wondering if I should have my fuel filters changed or anything
along those lines?
Thanks for your help!
Shanon
On
May the drop in fuel
effiency be caused by biodiesel that is cleaning the fuel system?
PJW
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Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [Biofuel] Running B20
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Another factor that contributes to fuel economy is
quality of the diesel that made up 80% of the fuel. But even a switch from
Great diesel to very poor diesel mixed with biodiesel shouldn't make that large
a difference. Perhaps the person selling biodiesel doesn't have such good
measuring
