my 617 runs 100% quieter on B100 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

sleepstar · #1 04-11-2012, 07:22 PM

i was running B20 for the past few months and today just filled the tank with B100... i forgot how much quieter the motor runs on 100% biodiesel!!

also for those in the bay area, i filled up for the first time at blue sky on 49th ave in oakland. right now B100 is $4.25 a gallon for fuel that is completely made locally

cho · #2 08-21-2012, 05:49 AM

hi mate,

I also filled the full tank with B100, car never had any biodiesel in it until now.

...few filters and hoses are in the trunk just to be on the safe side

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and yes,ride is silk smooth,... B100 smooth

cheers
ChO

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Hit Man X · #3 08-21-2012, 11:42 AM

Main reason I buy the B100 for my Diesel fleet is to support the local guy. Price is a wash.

Better for my motor and its smell are both other benefits.

Secondaries · #4 08-21-2012, 03:34 PM

I've been running straight biodiesel since I bought my wagon (late February). I love the difference it makes. Much smoother. Price is currently $3.499 and I happen to work at the only place within 250 miles of Houston that sells it!

Hit Man X · #5 08-21-2012, 03:36 PM

Cool. Does Chris still own it? What about his W140?

Secondaries · #6 08-21-2012, 05:06 PM

Chris sold the green machine about a month ago. It was for sale for a long time but he finally got a good price for it. But yeah he's still here! Just pawns off the dirty stuff on me

Zulfiqar · #7 08-22-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Secondaries

I've been running straight biodiesel since I bought my wagon (late February). I love the difference it makes. Much smoother. Price is currently $3.499 and I happen to work at the only place within 250 miles of Houston that sells it!

nice - Ive been thinking of visiting the bioD place - I need a fillup today, maybe I'll drop by there. It maybe a little detour from my regular route home but - why not, would like to hear a more quieter E300D (its already very quiet)

Hit Man X · #8 08-22-2012, 12:01 PM

Their new location off 610 is faaaar easier to drive to than the old one on the flip side of town.

JamesDean · #9 08-21-2012, 06:30 PM

Alas, no B100 up these parts.

Markp · #10 08-21-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepstar

i was running B20 for the past few months and today just filled the tank with B100... i forgot how much quieter the motor runs on 100% biodiesel!!

also for those in the bay area, i filled up for the first time at blue sky on 49th ave in oakland. right now B100 is $4.25 a gallon for fuel that is completely made locally

Yea, SVO is quieter too. I have been told that this is due to a different flame front for these fuels compared to diesel, essentially it acts like timing is retarded a few degree's. This would explain why EGT's are higher for BioD/veg too.

Not saying really it matters, but this is what I was told by folks running tests in Europe on Skoda engines in a lab.

Phillytwotank · #11 08-22-2012, 12:18 PM

and a lot less visible smoke from the tailpipe too!

cho · #12 08-22-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillytwotank

and a lot less visible smoke from the tailpipe too!

yeah...who needs ALDA now?

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Zulfiqar · #13 08-22-2012, 12:21 PM

hours are till 6 - I get off at 5 on the dot.. I think I'll make it, Im right at the airport.

Secondaries · #14 08-22-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zulfiqar

hours are till 6 - I get off at 5 on the dot.. I think I'll make it, Im right at the airport.

I'll stick around a little while after 6 to make sure you can fill up =P.

Zulfiqar · #15 08-23-2012, 10:04 AM

Got a fill - and surely my engine even more smooth now. Had a nice chat with @secondaries too.

what causes the engine to run smoother with B100 anyway?