Fuel question

The fuel that I have to use in the U.K. has a minimum of 7% bio diesel, has any one run there engine with this type of fuel mix 2006 Silverado 6.6 duramax
Sean

My DMax is a newer one with the DPF in it. I have used as much as B20 on occasion with no apparent ill effects. I know many folks have an opposing view, but at 7% I think you will be fine.

John

If memory serves and without looking I THINK my owner's manual for my 2006 Duramax says no more than 5% biodiesel should be used. I suggest you check what your manual has to say on the subject.

The limit is 5% and that was established by Bosch for the FI. My suspicions are that they never tested with anything higher than B5 so they're just doing the CYA thing ~ but thats just a guess on my part.

I'm curious Sean, are there very many American made pickups in England? Also, is your truck a right or left hand drive?

Richard Mondavi wrote:I'm curious Sean, are there very many American made pickups in England? Also, is your truck a right or left hand drive?

There are quite a few classic American cars and pickups in the U.K. . I know of a couple near me and they are all left hand drive.
Mine was imported in November 2008 and had to have a SVA (single Vehicle Approval), so that it could be registered in the U.K. there is quite a large market over here for any large American muscle cars and powerful pickups. I have been offered more than I paid for mine, mainly because of the cost of importing and the taxes that are payable when it reaches the U.K.
Sean