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Old 03-15-2016, 06:00 PM
Adriel Adriel is offline
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Originally Posted by BillGrissom View Post
Can't you just sand the copper washer seals on a flat surface and re-use? I have done so. I know fuel can make a big difference. Since I started using the new renewable diesel (Propel HPR, CA only currently), my 300D's idle noticeably smoother and quieter. Others note the same w/ bio-diesel, even the 20% B20 which you can run without any conversions. Even if you run pure D2 fuel, the quality varies greatly. Some who can't get B20, add grocery store corn oil to each D2 fill-up.
Bill, good point about the fuels! I used to buy Chevron, but found Circle K runs quieter, so not sure why pay more. Also, found Circle K with Shell together, so might even be the same source?
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