Renewable Diesel Use

[David Little]

Has anybody been using the new Renewable Diesel? It is not biodiesel, but a product made with used vegetable oils, and supposedly very similar to petroleum-based Diesel #2. Shell gas stations have all gone to the Renewable diesel. I have a Cummings C-6 8.3 Liter engine in my 37-foot long 1995 Beaver Patriot Trenton. Diesel #2 is very hard to find in my area, so I may be forced to try the Renewable diesel, but only if it has been proven to not damage the fuel system or the engine. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[David T. Richelderfer]

This link to an article seems to well explain the difference between petroleum diesel, biodiesel, and renewable diesel... including ignition properties, fuel origins, manufacturing processes, cold weather gelling properties, costs, and importantly, their compatibility with diesel engines.

Interestingly, the article says, renewable diesel is more compatible with diesel engines than biodiesel.

https://staroilco.net/renewable-diesel-vs-biodiesel/

[Steve Huber]

David,
Suggest you stay away from bio-diesel as there have been a number of reports of it causing deterioration of fuel components in coaches of your age. A search for "bio diesel" on this Forum will provide more info.
Steve