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Old 08-25-2005, 06:19 PM
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BioDiesel in Columbia, SC

Visited United Energy in Aiken, SC this afternoon to top off on some of their B20 goodness and some B100. Spoke to Scott and he informed me that their distribution location in West Columbia on Fish Hatchery Road will also have the same fuels as at their Aiken location. That means they will have E85, B100 and B20 at the pump.

Currently they are laying down the foundation for the pumps and will be done in a few weeks 4-6 weeks? I'll call them in 3-4 weeks for an update. Not only is their fuel the best I've run as far as MPG's and engine performance and quiteness, it's very very reasonably priced in comparision to ROTGUT diesel at every station around.
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Old 08-27-2005, 11:10 PM
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RE: Biodiesel in Columbia, SC

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I just bought a 93 300D 2.5 to commute between Rock Hill and USC Columbia campus. If you could give me a heads up when bio is available in Columbia, I'd appreciate it. I'd like to give it a try.
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Old 08-28-2005, 12:44 AM
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Biodiesel in Greer, SC I-85

The SPINX gas/truck station at I-85 at the Hwy 14 exit in Greer sells B-20 for the same price as Dino as well as E85 for FFV cars. The B20 is called something like BIOWILLIE, endorsed by Willie Nelson......
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Old 08-28-2005, 01:36 AM
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I just bought a 93 300D 2.5 to commute between Rock Hill and USC Columbia campus. If you could give me a heads up when bio is available in Columbia, I'd appreciate it. I'd like to give it a try.
I'll keep ya'll posted.
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Old 10-29-2005, 06:29 PM
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Went to the United Energy location in Columbia on Fish Hatchery Rd - beautiful new pumps, and plenty of them. B20 @ 2.689 while diesel was 2.859 - the instant I turned the car on it was already quieter and smoother, although my reserve light was already on it didn't have to dilute much with the previous stuff in the tank.

Fill 'R' Up guys!!!!!
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Old 10-30-2005, 10:50 PM
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bio in Columbia, SC

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll be visiting those pumps in a couple of days.
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Old 10-31-2005, 12:06 AM
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Thanks for the heads-up. I'll be visiting those pumps in a couple of days.
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I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's so easy to get there as well. Take 77 to exit 1 - at the end of this exit, go straight across this intersection onto Fish Hatchery Rd and it'll be a half mile on the right. From NE Columbia it took me about 20 minutes, since it's all highway. The mileage just by looking at my fuel gauge is right on par the last times I filled up with their fuel, EXCELLENT.
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I just bought a 93 300D 2.5 to commute between Rock Hill and USC Columbia campus. If you could give me a heads up when bio is available in Columbia, I'd appreciate it. I'd like to give it a try.

MD..how do you like your 93 300D? Tell us about it...how many miles..take a picture...I live in Charlotte?

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biodiesel mpg/300D

Micha: I'll continue to check the mpg, as I know that there can be inconsistencies.My dino figure of 34.3-34.4 is an average over many trips using the same route (home-school), so I feel confident it is repeatable. I'll have to do the same thing for the B20. That will take a few weeks.

iceman: I love the car. I'll post a pic over on the thread where you posted yours.
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I wish we had someone here in Atlanta that sold bio
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B20 $1.66/gal Tomorrow only

I just filled up with B20 and noticed a sign on the door at the United Energy distribution center. They will be having their grand opening tomorrow, Dec. 7th. 25% off on all alternative fuels, including their B20. Today's price was $2.22, so that would make tomorrow's price $1.66 or so. To bad I didn't wait until tomorrow to fill up! Could've saved 8 bucks or so!
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