bio-diesel

[miker2702]

im not sure but i believe my wife picked up a a
couple of gallons (3-4) and of course i put it into
a bx kubota bx2200 shoud i be real worried or
can i add a additive/etc. or top off with reugular
diesel or remove as much as possible?

 

[thatguy]

dont worry about it and just rain it out as normal

Brian

 

[UnclePaul]

Bio-diesel does not have as much lubrication as regular diesel as I have been told. Also bio-diesel gels at a much higher temperature. Some where around 30-40 degrees don't quote me on that! I have a good buddy than does custom farming and in the summer time uses 100% bio-diesel is all of his tractors, truck-tractors, and even the pickup trucks. I would not worry about it but if you're still concerned. Just mix the fuel with regular diesel.

 

[slewisma]

My dealer delivered my tractor with bio-diesel in the tank and in the fuel can.

 

[rdsaustintx]

My dealer delivered my tractor with bio-diesel in the tank and in the fuel can.

Hippies

 

[AceDeuce]

Bio-diesel does not have as much lubrication as regular diesel as I have been told. Also bio-diesel gels at a much higher temperature. Some where around 30-40 degrees don't quote me on that! I have a good buddy than does custom farming and in the summer time uses 100% bio-diesel is all of his tractors, truck-tractors, and even the pickup trucks. I would not worry about it but if you're still concerned. Just mix the fuel with regular diesel.

I think you've got it exactly backwards. Bio-diesel has greater lubricity than petro-diesel. You're right on the gelling issue though. Mixing with regular diesel 50/50 is the easiest way prevent gelling.

 

[dieseldom]

what about the tubing? IS the tubing viton or similar? will the BioD breakdown the fuel system hose and tubing in a Kubota?

 

[offcamber]

I asked my dealer about using Bio-Diesel in my BX24 and he said you can run 10-20% with regular diesel. I think thats what Kubota recomends but not 100% sure. If your worried just keep adding regular diesel I am sure it will be ok for one tank full.

 

[dieseldom]

what i am personally concerned about is the use of BioD in earlier models. i know the newer BX series, B series are being delivered with a blend. but what about use in older machines like mine?

 

[FullBucket]

I believe the official Kubota policy supported B5 (5% bio) for warranty purposes. This is kind of rediculous. 5% doesn't seem worth the effort. I supppose they are doing it for CYA purposes.