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I'm looking to get a used diesel car that is not too old that I can use B100 in. I'm in California. If a modification is necessary to do this, I would love to find out if anyone knows a California mechanic who will do it. I have called 10 of them in my area and have been met with sarcasm and criticism for even suggesting it.
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What year is too old?
Well made B100 should be fine in any diesel engine. Common Rail Direct injection, Older Direct Injection diesels even the old Indirect Injection diesels (with glow plugs)
To build your confidence, start with a blend of 50% Diesel and 50% B100.
If the world does not end, try 75% Biodiesel and 25% diesel. You may need to change your fuel filter in this these first uses of biodiesel, but that will clean out most of the diesel bug in the fuel tank and from then on you may need to change the filter again during the first year of B100 use. After that it should not need changing for some time (years).
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TonyLife is a journey, with problems to solve, lessons to learn, but most of all, experiences to enjoy.
Current Vehicles in stable:
'06 Musso Sports 4X4 Manual Crew Cab tray back.
'04 Rexton 4X4 Automatic SUV
'2014 Toyota Prius (on ULP) - Wife's car
Previous Vehicles:
'90 Mazda Capella. (2000 - 2003) My first Fatmobile. Converted to fun on veggie oil with a 2 tank setup.
'80 Mercedes 300D. 2 tank conversion [Sold]
'84 Mercedes 300D. 1 tank, no conversion. Replaced engine with rebuilt OM617A turbodiesel engine. Finally had good power. Engine donor for W123 coupe. (body parted out and carcass sold for scrap.)
'85 Mercedes Benz W123 300CD Turbodiesel
'99 Mercedes W202 C250 Turbodiesel (my darling Wife's car)[sold]
'98 Mercedes W202 C250 Turbodiesel (my car)[sold]
'06 Musso Sports Crew Cab well body. [Head gasket blew!]
'04 Rexton SUV 2.9L Turbodiesel same as Musso - Our Family car.
'06 Musso sports Crew Cab Trayback - My hack (no air cond, no heater).
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