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Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-17-2007, 03:43 PM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

Mileage figures are in

The trip to Florida on biodiesel was a blast, the 240D ran flawless. A little buzzy, but overall very comfortable and dependable. The first 2050 miles were on 100% home brewed Biodiesel :D and the...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-10-2007, 10:49 AM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

At 95 , I go 26 to columbia sc then north to...

At 95 , I go 26 to columbia sc then north to charlotte and onto pittsburg pa.
95 going north at this time of the year with all the people heading home from fl. the traffic is horrendous , always...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-10-2007, 08:22 AM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

I live in Orchard Park ny , about 12 miles south...

I live in Orchard Park ny , about 12 miles south of Buffalo. Ok , I can buy the coasting idea, but I would figure that it would take more fuel to get me up the hills loaded heavy vs normal load. ...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-09-2007, 09:11 AM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

Don't get me wrong the car ran flawlessly, just...

Don't get me wrong the car ran flawlessly, just can't figure out why the mpg would be better in the mountains with all the extra weight. When climbing the hills , with the cruise on, the pedal would...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-09-2007, 09:07 AM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

don't know, no tach but i've read that it would...

don't know, no tach but i've read that it would be about 3750 rpm at 70 What i don't get is all the weight and the hills getting better mpg than running flat , less weight and 67 to 70 mph:(

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-09-2007, 08:37 AM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

I'm here in florida with the 240d

Well we made it to Florida. Sat. afternoon the car ran flawlessly all the way down. Running B100 was a bit tricky , when we left Orchard Park NY, the temp. was 23F. with light lake effect snow. The...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-04-2007, 02:33 PM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

with fuel fast approaching $3/ gal. I figure as...

with fuel fast approaching $3/ gal. I figure as the trip progresses , I will be getting lighter by the mile. Bio at $.68/gal ( plus the weight) vs petro d at $2.89/gal. its a no brainer , fuel...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-04-2007, 02:21 PM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

PM me with your e-mail address and phone #. I'll...

PM me with your e-mail address and phone #. I'll get in touch when I get back from FL on the 15th. I live in Orchard Park near the stadium.
E-mail wnybiocoop@verizon.net or...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-04-2007, 12:51 AM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

weight might be a problem

I had the same thoughts, I have the trunk loaded already and will be taking a test run tomorrow to see how she handles . I still have time to make some adjustments. The tires are new Goodyear and...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-03-2007, 11:35 PM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

Heres a pic from 4 weeks ago , while I was...

Heres a pic from 4 weeks ago , while I was recovering from minor knee surgery. 52.5" 42.8lbs Barracuda caught on 20 lb. spinning tackle. Pending IFGA Line class record for 10kg class.

Forum: Alternative Fuels

04-03-2007, 01:12 PM

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Florida bound on Biodiesel

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Posted By biobenz240d

Florida bound on Biodiesel

The wife and I are heading from western New York to the gulf coast area of Florida. We will be taking our '83 240D with 260K on the clock, overall round trip should be about 2900 to 3000 miles . I ...

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