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UFO · 09-29-2010, 01:21 PM

I have noticed I get about 5% better mileage using B100 over diesel #2. Last summer I ran out of biodiesel, so I ran mostly diesel, and my mileage dropped to 39 from 41-42 mpg. I attribute that to my regions lousy fuel, 40 cetane where my car was designed for 47 minimum. Biodiesel commonly is 50 cetane or higher.

09-29-2010, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
UFO Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,300 Colorado - '17 Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 LT 90 day: 23.07 mpg (US) Thanks: 315 Thanked 179 Times in 138 Posts	I have noticed I get about 5% better mileage using B100 over diesel #2. Last summer I ran out of biodiesel, so I ran mostly diesel, and my mileage dropped to 39 from 41-42 mpg. I attribute that to my regions lousy fuel, 40 cetane where my car was designed for 47 minimum. Biodiesel commonly is 50 cetane or higher. __________________ I'm not coasting, I'm shifting slowly.