Fuel $
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FordMan1966
Well-known member
Still $3.79 close to Knoxville. Some stations jumped up to $3.85 and they have dropped back down to $3.79 now.
porthole
Retired
Got a chemical analysis of that ?
I'm all for doing things I want to do to my truck/my way. Quality fuel and or vendors has now become a priority for me. There are too many issues arising with the 6.7 and questionable fuel and or practices.
I'm a firm believer that the Magnuson-Moss act act will offer me some protection with my vehicle. But I found out that buying Motorcraft filters is actually less expensive then buying aftermarket filters, using the Motorcraft additives is the same as using Diesel Kleen's and I will stick with name brand fuel and known suppliers if at all possible.
If you use it I wish you luck and hope you have no problems.
porthole
Retired
Maybe, and I'd like to see "it" and see the big 3 get on board with support.
But if you have one of the newer Ford, GM or VW;s with the Bosch HPFP (high pressure fuel pump), fuel quality is a big concern.
Bio may be all most are led to believe it is, but how it is detrimental to the newer HPFP's is that it it is more likely to absorb water. The newer HPFP's cannot handle water.
And the real reason we have Bio is because of subsidies. It costs more and only benefits the farmers.
SouthernNights
Past South Carolina Chapter Leader
Hard to believe but fuel went down 1 cent here-at least for today.
wdk450
Well-known member
Here's the "IT": http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177728 (from a forum search).
I have a 2004 Dodge Cummins I am going to make last as long as I can, so I should be able to use 100% Biodiesel.
porthole
Retired
Well that is an interesting study, although, at over 4 years old is rather old data considering the vehicles most affected by fuel issues are 2011 and newer.
I would have to think that adding 100% Soy based biodiesel at a ratio of 50:1, will not be backed by Ford.
And to keep things "clear", the "biodiesel" that is referred to here is not the same "biodiesel" that Gus' son was planning on making.
I am more then a bit skeptical that spending 60K on equipment will output a better product from used vegetable oil then what the refineries are outputting with soy based bio.
Either way, home grown or refinery biodiesel, they both have the same drawback, they are hygroscopic, and the new HPFP's cannot digest water.
I would have to think that adding 100% Soy based biodiesel at a ratio of 50:1, will not be backed by Ford.
And to keep things "clear", the "biodiesel" that is referred to here is not the same "biodiesel" that Gus' son was planning on making.
I am more then a bit skeptical that spending 60K on equipment will output a better product from used vegetable oil then what the refineries are outputting with soy based bio.
Either way, home grown or refinery biodiesel, they both have the same drawback, they are hygroscopic, and the new HPFP's cannot digest water.
TXBobcat
Fulltime
I agree the price of diesel is getting to high since it was about 1.87 just a year or so ago. However I remember a few years ago we went to Canada and it was up in the $4 range. If fuel goes up $0.10 per gallon and you buy 200 gal in a week that is $20 dollars more. It is still a lot less increase than a lot of other things, such as food. Ears of corn were $0.50 each last week. Not to long ago they were $0.30 not to long ago. Tomatos are $2.98 a pound when not to long ago they were $1.98 a pound. Maybe I need to stop eating so I can afford fuel.
Unless it gets really out of hand I am going to keep traveling and eat out less. Like someone said some time ago, if you can't afford the fuel park it. I hope that does not happen.
BC
Unless it gets really out of hand I am going to keep traveling and eat out less. Like someone said some time ago, if you can't afford the fuel park it. I hope that does not happen.
BC
jmgratz
Original Owners Club Member
Here is a comforting thought for yall. Fuel costs in Gillette, Wy is one of the cheapest in the country. Go figure. Prove it to yourself by checking it out online. Several years ago when Diesel was $4.45 a gallon we went to the Escapade in Gillette and it was 20 cents a gallon cheaper then it was in Houston where the fuel was made. So get a huge tank when going to Gillette and fill up the huge tank before leaving Gillette.
Hastey
Oklahoma Chapter Leaders
SJH
Past Washington Chapter Leaders
Oops! I guess everyone has an interest as it is rising rather quickly! Last years thread ended with 114 posts...maybe we can beat that!
It does surprise me that some areas are about a $1.00 per gallon less than we pay here! On a side note, Lynden is only a few miles from two oil refineries down the road at Birch Bay (Ferndale). Someone told me after the product is refined it is shipped to California and then transported back to WA. I can't confirm that but it might partially explain the price?Have a great day!
loafer
Well-known member
Hey Steve
We saw Diesel at $4.34 per gallon at Chevron ,Smith road and the Guide Meridian today. Most others in your area are $4.59 and higher
I saw a report where there was a fire at Cherry point refinery near you putting their production behind. That even affects jet fuel they supply to Vancouver airport so it doesnt take much to disrupt pricing and supply .
Bill
We saw Diesel at $4.34 per gallon at Chevron ,Smith road and the Guide Meridian today. Most others in your area are $4.59 and higher
I saw a report where there was a fire at Cherry point refinery near you putting their production behind. That even affects jet fuel they supply to Vancouver airport so it doesnt take much to disrupt pricing and supply .
Bill
