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JasonG · 04-08-2012, 08:15 AM

I drop about 1 MPG with bio-D but the engine runs much smoother.
I've been told by mechanics it cleans deposits out as well.
Ancedotally I've read on the internet it can swell pump head seals, stopping small leaks.
I accept the MPG loss for the overall enviromental benefit. I think they process it from soy around here.locally grown is always better :-)

04-08-2012, 08:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
JasonG Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte NC / York SC Posts: 728 05 DMax - '05 Chevrolet 2500HD 90 day: 18.48 mpg (US) Thanks: 120 Thanked 56 Times in 52 Posts	I drop about 1 MPG with bio-D but the engine runs much smoother. I've been told by mechanics it cleans deposits out as well. Ancedotally I've read on the internet it can swell pump head seals, stopping small leaks. I accept the MPG loss for the overall enviromental benefit. I think they process it from soy around here.locally grown is always better :-) __________________ I can't understand why my MPG's are so low.......... Last edited by JasonG; 04-09-2012 at 09:56 PM..