Picking a Fuel Stop - Page 2

WayneByrom · 08-28-2009, 12:25 AM

Nice work on keeping us posting on what is good and what is bad fuel and what to watch for. Keep up the good work.
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Jet Boat Ghost · 08-28-2009, 07:20 PM

Hey guys being in the pipeline business for 8 years now and now in a control room. I worked in the field running smart pigs in all sizes of lines. When the diesel makes it to the terminal it goes into storage tanks. From there it hits the racks, now depending on the company it may get its Cetane injected there and is filtered before it hits the truck. Very strict quality control.

Now here is the catch some of you are Shell Fans or Exxon fans...but to let you know, your diesel can come from any plant and sold to any gas station. Next is the maintenance of the tanks at the fuel stop. You can get bacteria that grow in the tanks aerobic and anaerobic, ever seen like a black sludge in your filter. That is due to none cleaning of the tank. The bacteria residue settles on the bottom of the tank. Now this bacteria feeds and uses the oxygen in the fuel. Once in your tank you will have filter problems and loss of power. I ran across this when I was working for Waukesha. I screwed my self out of OT fixing the problem. I pulled my 1,000 gal tank and steamed cleaned and treated the fuel with Biobor JF with in 6 months the problem was corrected on all of my rental units 10kw to 300kw and saved the company thousands of dollars a month in maintenance.
Hammonds Technical Services - Fuel Delivery Products

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**SmokinTheHippies** · 09-18-2009, 06:00 PM

bump for some fresh info hawk!?

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j_purkey07 · 10-19-2009, 03:23 PM

Dang that must mean speedway really filters their fuel cause they have the slowest pumps ive ever used in my life lol

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LeeWayne · 10-19-2009, 08:03 PM

Da#n i like the high flow pumps too

oh well I'll never touch them again

Thanks for the post for sure

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**Diesel_Nuts** · 10-19-2009, 08:16 PM

Great info, and glad I took a look at this!! I liked to use the High Flow Pumps too....when i can find an open lane!!

Not anymore....

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trekbikedude · 11-06-2009, 11:52 AM

so as far as a slap on fuel filter to put over the pump nozzle, could something like a piece of panty hose be used? May sound funny, but I'm thinking of a little cylindrical cap with a piece of panty hose that clips on to the pump nozzle.

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trekbikedude · 11-07-2009, 03:43 PM

any other ideas for a filter? I'd like to make one, think if you could get a piece of pvc and a filter and wouldn't have to run a 2 micron filter setup, how cool would that be?

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Twinguy · 11-09-2009, 11:09 PM

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Jet Boat Ghost · 11-10-2009, 05:54 AM

Picking a fuel stop, I think there is more to it now I am filling up a POV and not a work truck. I know I am babying my new truck but Rolling Thunder needs the best!

I like fuel stops that have supplies. I have been stopping at the Flying J on Richie Road here in Houston Texas. This was my 3 stop. After reading the post about the big truck lanes, I hit the Auto Island thanks for the good post on that! Well it has been nasty weather on every stop. So I like to do some basic PMSC like check all the fluids, clean the head lights, mirrors, windshield wipers, apply some rain X and top it off with a piping hot cup of coffee.

Well on every stop there has been no windshield washer fluid in the wash bucket or it is so nasty smelling you would not use it. Zero paper towns in all the dispensers. And to top it off the fuel pump handles are leaking. I have reported three times to the cashier who was really to busy talking to the Sheriffs Deputy who was hired to protect the Flying J assets. Now I work for a section of Conoco Phillips and our name is all over the fuel pumps. I thought maybe I could get something done. I was wrong about that. With fuel prices the way they are, they need to be competitive in all other areas. Most station only makes a .01 on a gallon. So it is important to get drivers to stop, and buy other items such a cold 12 pack after a hard day’s work or a fresh cup of coffee.

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03/5.9/CTD · 11-10-2009, 02:11 PM

I have always passed up the stations that only have a single old diesel pump.....I have never payed any attention about the high flow pumps....I usually stick to flying j because I hate pilot. but I guess I'll have to start hittin pilot more now. GREAT INFO!

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Jet Boat Ghost Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Conroe Posts: 16 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Jet Boat Ghost's Truck Pics	Hey guys being in the pipeline business for 8 years now and now in a control room. I worked in the field running smart pigs in all sizes of lines. When the diesel makes it to the terminal it goes into storage tanks. From there it hits the racks, now depending on the company it may get its Cetane injected there and is filtered before it hits the truck. Very strict quality control. Now here is the catch some of you are Shell Fans or Exxon fans...but to let you know, your diesel can come from any plant and sold to any gas station. Next is the maintenance of the tanks at the fuel stop. You can get bacteria that grow in the tanks aerobic and anaerobic, ever seen like a black sludge in your filter. That is due to none cleaning of the tank. The bacteria residue settles on the bottom of the tank. Now this bacteria feeds and uses the oxygen in the fuel. Once in your tank you will have filter problems and loss of power. I ran across this when I was working for Waukesha. I screwed my self out of OT fixing the problem. I pulled my 1,000 gal tank and steamed cleaned and treated the fuel with Biobor JF with in 6 months the problem was corrected on all of my rental units 10kw to 300kw and saved the company thousands of dollars a month in maintenance. Hammonds Technical Services - Fuel Delivery Products __________________ E-Bay Speed does not count 2009 Quad cab 4x4 auto 6.7 and all stock

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SmokinTheHippies Northern CA Chapter VP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunnyale CA Posts: 3,875 Thanks: 365 Thanked 79 Times in 58 Posts SmokinTheHippies's Truck Pics	bump for some fresh info hawk!? __________________ 2002 2500 HO 6 spd 4x4 -433HP- Feb '09 ROTM. Gone to new home! Thanks Holland Court Diesel! In search of my next Pig. *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axAEF...=youtube_gdata* ...."your half a maaaaannn!"

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j_purkey07 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oregonia, OH Posts: 162 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts j_purkey07's Truck Pics	Dang that must mean speedway really filters their fuel cause they have the slowest pumps ive ever used in my life lol __________________ 2005 4x4, southbend 3600 DD, Edge Juice with attitude/W hot code, MP-8, S&B intake and intake manifold, 5 inch turbo back straight pipe, Air dog 150, 90hp injectors, Rail cap, Quad F/RPG... Super B Special, Arson III and water/meth soon to come!

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LeeWayne Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waco,TX........weekends prolly Georgetown or Salado Posts: 664 Thanks: 23 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts LeeWayne's Truck Pics	Da#n i like the high flow pumps too oh well I'll never touch them again Thanks for the post for sure __________________ 06 5.9 3500 dually, longbed, singlecab, 6spd,

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Diesel_Nuts TEXAS EAST VP Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spring Tx. Posts: 3,059 Thanks: 74 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts Diesel_Nuts's Truck Pics	Great info, and glad I took a look at this!! I liked to use the High Flow Pumps too....when i can find an open lane!! Not anymore.... __________________ 07 2500 Ostrich QC (E B P) 4x4, 5.9L, HTS, 8" Rize on 37s, Amsoil w/ BMK-11, Gauges, SMARTY, AEM, BD Manifold, 5" MBRP, CFM+, FTE Rail Cap, WICKED CP3, Airdog, Mag Hytec's....Hard Parts Waiting to go in!!!!

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trekbikedude Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DE Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts trekbikedude's Truck Pics	so as far as a slap on fuel filter to put over the pump nozzle, could something like a piece of panty hose be used? May sound funny, but I'm thinking of a little cylindrical cap with a piece of panty hose that clips on to the pump nozzle. __________________ 07 5.9. Cummins 24valve mpc air pipe silencer m.i.a. 48re, boost and pyro isspro gauges on the pillar some cool decorations too.

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trekbikedude Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DE Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts trekbikedude's Truck Pics	any other ideas for a filter? I'd like to make one, think if you could get a piece of pvc and a filter and wouldn't have to run a 2 micron filter setup, how cool would that be? __________________ 07 5.9. Cummins 24valve mpc air pipe silencer m.i.a. 48re, boost and pyro isspro gauges on the pillar some cool decorations too.

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Twinguy Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Twinguy's Truck Pics	Subscribed __________________ 99 2500 4X4, Edge drag comp, 150 sticks, Arp Headstuds, oringed head, Fass 150, Hotrod VP 44, he351/S475 Twins, ATS arcflow, Full billet ATS race trans D70 in the front......now

11-10-2009, 05:54 AM	#22 (permalink)
Jet Boat Ghost Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Conroe Posts: 16 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Jet Boat Ghost's Truck Pics	Picking a fuel stop, I think there is more to it now I am filling up a POV and not a work truck. I know I am babying my new truck but Rolling Thunder needs the best! I like fuel stops that have supplies. I have been stopping at the Flying J on Richie Road here in Houston Texas. This was my 3 stop. After reading the post about the big truck lanes, I hit the Auto Island thanks for the good post on that! Well it has been nasty weather on every stop. So I like to do some basic PMSC like check all the fluids, clean the head lights, mirrors, windshield wipers, apply some rain X and top it off with a piping hot cup of coffee. Well on every stop there has been no windshield washer fluid in the wash bucket or it is so nasty smelling you would not use it. Zero paper towns in all the dispensers. And to top it off the fuel pump handles are leaking. I have reported three times to the cashier who was really to busy talking to the Sheriffs Deputy who was hired to protect the Flying J assets. Now I work for a section of Conoco Phillips and our name is all over the fuel pumps. I thought maybe I could get something done. I was wrong about that. With fuel prices the way they are, they need to be competitive in all other areas. Most station only makes a .01 on a gallon. So it is important to get drivers to stop, and buy other items such a cold 12 pack after a hard day’s work or a fresh cup of coffee. __________________ E-Bay Speed does not count 2009 Quad cab 4x4 auto 6.7 and all stock

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03/5.9/CTD Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 252 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts 03/5.9/CTD's Truck Pics	I have always passed up the stations that only have a single old diesel pump.....I have never payed any attention about the high flow pumps....I usually stick to flying j because I hate pilot. but I guess I'll have to start hittin pilot more now. GREAT INFO! __________________ 2003 2500 4x4 Cummins QCLB 48re. Smarty. AirRaid Intake. IssPro Gauges. 4in. Straight Pipe. Sold. 2005 2500 4x4 Cummins QCSB G56. Jacobs Exhaust Brake. 5in. Straight pipe. AFE Stage 2.