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I'm thinking about buying a vw jetta for the wife.

Will it like B100? I've been running my Isuzu pick up on B100 for 6 months with no problems, I never even changed the filter and she's loving it.

I'm also selling B100 to various individuals. Should I be worried? Generators/boats and trucks now running on B100 here. I'm just worried about the long term consequences if any.

Thanks for the input,

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What year is your Jetta?

I have an /87 that I run on b100 with no problems during the warmer months here although I did have to change the fuel filter after I had changed over (a normal ocurance). I found no noticeable difference in performance using it


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My 95 GL likes it (B100) except when the mercury dips below freezing of course. I am wondering how it will react to blending.


Bernie
1983 Mercedes 300SD
1995 Jetta GL
 
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Mine had no problems with all blends. I went down to -10 to -15 on a fifty fifty blend.

Didn't notice any problems with starting at that temp. I did lose one glow plug this winter. It was about 2 years old and appeared to have more than normal ash build up. could it be from some of the heavier b100 I ran through it during the summer?

Maybe but I can't say for sure


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12v Dan, what year and model Jetta do you have?


Bernie
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It's a 1987 1.6L turbo diesel Jetta GL


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when blending are you using any heat exchangers?


Bernie
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No. I just pour the bio in and add regular diesel at the pumps.

Let the stuff mix up in the tank while driving down the road.

I may be getting into a newer Jetta after today if everything goes according to plan. A /97 2 liter tubo. I'll see what kind of shape it's in


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The blending I am considering is with cleaned, dried WVO not biodiesel. Thanks.


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