Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum - View Single Post - Dodge vs Biodiesel- what are the real problems

jefff929 · 01-11-2008, 07:44 AM

Hey Camo that isn't really fair to throw that out there. Gezzus, Scott create a little drama.

You have a HPCR (03+) and the OP is talking about a 98.5-02. Yes, the HPCR is known to have that happen on the injectors. With a 01, is that an issue? I say no.

I have been running different %s of BioD for the last 4+ (over 60k) years without a problem. I run commercially available B99 that I mix at the recommendation of the local BioD coop with #2 to B50 or less in the winter. I seriously doubt my injector size or flow has changed from running it. Good quality BioD that has been properly washed and given time to settle shouldn't have the water content to erode the injector tips on an 01 era truck. I have run everything from B99 to B20 without issue, currently there is mostly b20 with a little #2 so it is probably about B10 right now.

The fuel filter thing. I really recommend that you get a fp gauge, to each his own. When i see the fp start to drop off I change the filter. with the light thingy you are waiting for the fp to get dangerously low, the Fn light is not set up to come on until you are dangerously low on fp and possibly causing damage to the vp44 IMO. Cary a spare ff under the seat at all times and if that light even flickers change it.

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Last edited by jefff929 : 01-11-2008 at 07:51 AM. Reason: boob at keyboard.

01-11-2008, 07:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
jefff929 Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 871 jefff929's Truck Pics	Hey Camo that isn't really fair to throw that out there. Gezzus, Scott create a little drama. You have a HPCR (03+) and the OP is talking about a 98.5-02. Yes, the HPCR is known to have that happen on the injectors. With a 01, is that an issue? I say no. I have been running different %s of BioD for the last 4+ (over 60k) years without a problem. I run commercially available B99 that I mix at the recommendation of the local BioD coop with #2 to B50 or less in the winter. I seriously doubt my injector size or flow has changed from running it. Good quality BioD that has been properly washed and given time to settle shouldn't have the water content to erode the injector tips on an 01 era truck. I have run everything from B99 to B20 without issue, currently there is mostly b20 with a little #2 so it is probably about B10 right now. The fuel filter thing. I really recommend that you get a fp gauge, to each his own. When i see the fp start to drop off I change the filter. with the light thingy you are waiting for the fp to get dangerously low, the Fn light is not set up to come on until you are dangerously low on fp and possibly causing damage to the vp44 IMO. Cary a spare ff under the seat at all times and if that light even flickers change it. __________________ Good luck all :thumbsup Last edited by jefff929 : 01-11-2008 at 07:51 AM. Reason: boob at keyboard.