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| Who's Using Biodiesel? We met these truckers at the 2008 GATS in Dallas. |
Greg Barth of Copperas Cove, TX
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"I enjoy using biodiesel to offset the lubricity issues with the new ULSD. I also want to help the American farming industry and decrease our dependence on foreign oil. " |
Pat & Linda Clyde of Lake Jackson, TX ---------
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"We use B10 for increased power and mileage in our Kenworth T600. " |
John & Charmaine Davis of Seminary, MS
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"I like biodiesel because my truck runs better and it burns cleaner. " |
Cindy Stowe of Wills Point, TX |
"I started using biodiesel on account of Willie Nelson's discussions on it. I tried it, liked it and liked the performance of my truck. I still use it and recommend it to everyone. " |
Brenda Thompson of Garden City, KS
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"I buy biodiesel because it is normally less expensive. Also, it makes my truck get better fuel mileage and run smoother." |
Kithie & Lorene Wheeler of Aguanga, CA
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"Biodiesel is great for my truck and has improved my mileage. I have 1,000,000 miles on my truck and it is still running great." |
Sherman Allen of Phenix City, AL
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"I enjoy using biodiesel in my '99 International. I have seen an increase in fuel economy and the engine runs a lot smoother." |
Jeff Magouirk of Ocala, FL
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"With biodiesel, my truck has better performance in all ways as far as running cooler, more horsepower, and for the best, better fuel mileage." |
Don & Deborah Thornton of Corning, IA
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"We fight for better fuel. That's why we use biodiesel in our 2006 Freightliner." |
Earl Smith of Waycross, GA
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"Biodiesel works great in my Volvo 880. I get 6.9 miles per gallon with biodiesel." |
Michael & Lee Allen of Grenada, MS
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"I use biodiesel in my Freightliner and it gets better fuel mileage. Biodiesel also makes the engine run quieter." |
Bill & Lynda Hitt of Shepherdstown, WV
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"Biodiesel is a great product that utilizes our natural resources and puts Americans back to work." |
Doc Skidmore of Pasadena, TX
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"Biodiesel is clean burning and provides better horsepower and mileage. I use it because I can." |
Walter H. Metzgar Jr. of East Stroudsburg, PA
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"I buy biodiesel to help support American business and the environment." |
Dennis Miller of Holmesville, OH
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"I use biodiesel in my truck when I can get it. I buy most of my fuel at Flying J. I like it because it runs cleaner and does better on fuel mileage. The engine does run smoother." |
Glenn Carver of Sioux Falls, SD
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"I use biodiesel for its lubricity, to help keep the fuel system clean and for better fuel mileage." |
Find out what folks from the 2008 GWTS Show in Las Vegas, NV
had to say about biodiesel
Jaime Rivers and Jeannette Hinson of Pooler, GA
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"Biodiesel is a wonderful product for the environment. We are extremely pleased!" |
Mike Udelhover of Cossville, WI
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"I use biodiesel at every opportunity. I've been using it for at least 1.5 years in winter, summer, everywhere and I've never had a problem. " |
Edward Hauser of Hesperia, CA
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"I've used B5 and B20 for 2 years in a 1999 ICH with a Detroit 12.7 and a 1999 ISM Cummins. Oil samples re cleaner as well as exhaust stack. Mileage is 8 on Detroit with no problems of filter plugging. " |
Frank Garey of Glendale, AZ
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"Biodiesel helps keep my fuel system clean. The engine runs smoother and I notice higher fuel mileage." |
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| Find out what folks from the 2007 MATS Show in Louisville, KY
had to say about biodiesel |
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David Nett
Greenbush, Wisconsin
"I like Biodiesel for a cleaner running truck and helping local industry."
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Greg Bosley
Baltimore, Maryland
"I love biodiesel. I find that highway mileage increases 100-125 miles per tank. I also notice no more soot on paint from exhaust and the engine runs smoother and quieter. Don't fear using biodiesel."
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Brad Luce
Shakopee, Minnesota
"I've had no problems with biodiesel. I didn't notice a change in fuel economy, but I have less black smoke with a 20% blend. Being from Minnesota, I use a heated tank. I believe in biodiesel for security. I want to see American dollars go to American farmers rather than the middle east."
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Dee and Kent Pedler
Brush Creek, Tennessee
"Biodiesel provides better fuel mileage and more power."
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Loren J. Beal
Lacrosse, North Dakota
"I get 5/8 of a mile more to the gallon with biodiesel. It cleans the fuel tanks, lines and injectors. When you start to use it you should carry fuel filters because it cleans your system. I never had to change filters because of biodiesel. I get a little more power. I wish more places had it; I get it anywhere I can."
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Matthew Hanes
Columbus, Ohio
"I would like to use biodiesel more, but most of the major truck stops don't carry it. I really want to conserve fossil oil and use biodiesel."
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Steve Bushman
Fort Atkinson, Iowa
"I love biodiesel. I can tell the difference in performance of the truck even with half a tank. It seems to have more power. I started using it because the truck seems to run better. I would like to be able to get it everywhere."
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Daniel Cottle and Ed & Diane Beebe
Belting, Michigan
"Biodiesel is the greatest. My truck runs good and is much quieter with biodiesel. Biodiesel burns good and clean. I use B20."
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Lee Strebel
Atlanta, Georgia
"I love using biodiesel every chance I get, especially with ultra low sulfur diesel. Biodiesel keeps the lubricity up and my fuel system clean."
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Terrence N. Mescha
Plainfield, Illinois
"I drive a '99 International. I like biodiesel because it's American grown and cleaner burning. I buy it in Gurnee, Illinois at the Citgo and Rockford, Illinois at the Shell."
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Jeff Mueller
Bethany, Missouri
"I love biodiesel B5 and B10 blends. My truck runs smoother and it seems to have more power."
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Tim and Becky Kepley
DePauw, Indiana
"I like biodiesel and have been running it for a couple of years. I get the best results and better fuel mileage when running biodiesel. I have a 2007 Peterbilt C15 Cat."
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RE White
Mortons Gap, Kentucky
"I use biodiesel when possible. I get a cooler engine and about 1/2 mile extra per gallon. I also like the fact that it helps farmers and truckers."
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Ross Zahner
Zanesfield, Ohio
"Biodiesel is a very good product. I would like to be able to use it all the time."
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Arch Robertson
Mechanicsville, Virginia
"I've used biodiesel at 100% (B100) without any problems as a no-sulfur, high lubricity product. It's good for our trucks, the environment, farmers and our country."
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