tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878651890672329584.post3392526309831055311..comments2023-08-03T06:43:59.580-07:00Comments on Energy. They Don't Call It Power for Nothing.: Oregon Diesel PricesMark Fitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08681039196895049265noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878651890672329584.post-8791986448976888592008-03-04T16:46:00.000-08:002008-03-04T16:46:00.000-08:00Actually part of the run up in B99 prices has been...Actually part of the run up in B99 prices has been the use of biodiesel as a blend stock for lubricity by refiners.<BR/><BR/>Blends below 1% are common to improve lubricity at the refinery from what I understand.Mark Fitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681039196895049265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878651890672329584.post-56712276182085494332008-03-03T17:04:00.000-08:002008-03-03T17:04:00.000-08:00My daughter and I have questioned for some time ho...My daughter and I have questioned for some time how diesel, which requires less processing than gasoline, could be more expensive these days.<BR/><BR/>Your discussion really helps with that. ULSD is an environmental benefit, especially with the newest consumer vehicles. However, the "benefit" jury is out on that one for older diesel vehicles, even ones produced in the last 5 years. ULSD has a lower level of lubricity than non-ULSD, which will impact turbo-charger and engine component life, that require a higher level of lubricity than what ULSD provides. Biodiesel will fit the lubricity bill, along with other fuel additives that seem to be cropping up.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the improved discussion :+) MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com