DiscoJools
Joined: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Mornington Peninsula
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My wife put a full tank of biodeisel in the D3 last Mon at a Liberty garage on Moorooduc Rd Baxter not knowing it was biodiesel and the possible implications. It has to be said that had the words "biodiesel" in very small letters on the price sign. Anyway rang dealer and they said it was not a good thing. Car has been fine since then until I started the car this morning and noticed lumpy idle. Rang ULR and they said that it had almost certainly caused damage to the fuel pump and that there would be metal filings all through the system. Apparently this has not been an uncommon thing. Car now gone to ULR where they will have to pull apart the fuel system. Luckily after having a heart attack when they quoted the cost (up to $13000!!!) I found that it was covered by my insurance.
Just to check I rang Lance Dixon who after talking to LR Aus confirmed that there maybe damage. They suggested flushing out the whole system including the tank (no drain plug on it!) and that may solve the problem. As we are due to go on 3 week road trip on Thursday I decided that it was not worth taking the chance of a breakdown and as insurance covers the cost i would get the whole thing done.
Oh well it looks like that we will be going in Sport TDV8 now. Oh bother!!
PS Another friend of mine with a TDV6 D3 also filled up at the same garage on the same day with $300 worth of the same diesel( he has long range tank) but has only done a few k since then and thinks he maybe OK. he said that he hadn't realised that it was biodiesel until he looked at the receipt a couple of days later.
Anybody had a similar situation? RRS TDV8
2005 Disco 3 S TDV6. Airsuspension, Locking rear diff. Traxide Dual Battery. General AT2. ARB winchbar. IPF lights.
1983 Range Rover 2dr fitted with 300Tdi (with bigger turbo), 40mm body lift, Warn 9000i winch and BFG MT 265/75/16. Rear Maxidrive locker
1976 Landcruiser BJ40 with tipper body for the farm!!
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DiscoAtom
Joined: 28 Sep 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 121
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With my previous truck, a 99 Prado, I ran it with a biodiesel blend a number of times and noticed no difference other than the exhaust odour. I don't know if you had in your tank 100% biodiesel or a blend, most likely a blend but I read somewhere that if you were not running biodiesel consistently other than the occasional one, the engine would be okay. Engines certified to run biodiesels have seals that do not degrade with biodiesel. '06 Disco 3 TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue
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| Mon Sep 01 2008 9:07pm |
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DiscoJools
Joined: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Mornington Peninsula
Posts: 42
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Hi DiscoAtom,
It says in the manual that the D3 is not to be run on biofuel. The fuel put in was 20% bio. However I noticed that my TDV8 Sport can run on 5% Biodiesel. Anyway couldn't take the chance before a long trip and the D3 is at ULR waiting to be checked paid for by insurance.
By the way a mate is just taking delivery of new diesel Hilux(basicly same engine as your Prado) and I'm sure he said that biodiesel is not recommended for that either.
Discojools RRS TDV8
2005 Disco 3 S TDV6. Airsuspension, Locking rear diff. Traxide Dual Battery. General AT2. ARB winchbar. IPF lights.
1983 Range Rover 2dr fitted with 300Tdi (with bigger turbo), 40mm body lift, Warn 9000i winch and BFG MT 265/75/16. Rear Maxidrive locker
1976 Landcruiser BJ40 with tipper body for the farm!!
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| Mon Sep 01 2008 9:21pm |
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TDMP
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 355
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Hi Julian,
I filled with the bio-blend at that same servo about 2 weeks ago 
I was a bit concerned but have not had any problems and the car is running fine to date.
Regards Tristan
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 2:00am |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2118
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Pure bio diesel does not have much lubrication in it. So with the high pressure pumps on the D3 it could cause damage. I would not think one tank would cause much but if the tank was empty you are probably running pure bio diesel.
If you do not intend claiming damage on insurance it may not be such a good idea telling the dealer as if you have problems with the fuel sysyem/injectors later they will blame you. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 2:45am |
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TDMP
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 355
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IIRC I went to the servo in question only becasue i was about to run out of fuel (SWMBO had the car for the week  )
I have only used 1/2 the tank - perhaps I should fill it up again so as to dilute the bio-fuel? Tristan
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 3:45am |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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TDMP wrote:I have only used 1/2 the tank - perhaps I should fill it up again so as to dilute the bio-fuel?
Or add a little 2 stroke oil?  Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 4:27am |
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DiscoJools
Joined: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Mornington Peninsula
Posts: 42
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caverD3, Tristan.
Fuel I filled the car with was 20% bio. i find it hard to believe that it could cause damage, but ULR and LRA say that there is a chance there might be. Ins assessor is seeing the car on Wed so will see what happens.
Maybe there is a bit of overeaction, who knows....
Jools. RRS TDV8
2005 Disco 3 S TDV6. Airsuspension, Locking rear diff. Traxide Dual Battery. General AT2. ARB winchbar. IPF lights.
1983 Range Rover 2dr fitted with 300Tdi (with bigger turbo), 40mm body lift, Warn 9000i winch and BFG MT 265/75/16. Rear Maxidrive locker
1976 Landcruiser BJ40 with tipper body for the farm!!
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 4:47am |
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lakes
Joined: 24 Jul 2008
Location: Londinium
Posts: 20
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If you can claim on your insurance and avoid telling LR at all cost becaue they will certainly log this as a customer fault and avoid any related* warranty claims in the future.
*related = any excuse to avoid paying you 
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 12:53pm |
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DiscoJools
Joined: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Mornington Peninsula
Posts: 42
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Lakes,
Car is out of warranty anyway!
Discojools RRS TDV8
2005 Disco 3 S TDV6. Airsuspension, Locking rear diff. Traxide Dual Battery. General AT2. ARB winchbar. IPF lights.
1983 Range Rover 2dr fitted with 300Tdi (with bigger turbo), 40mm body lift, Warn 9000i winch and BFG MT 265/75/16. Rear Maxidrive locker
1976 Landcruiser BJ40 with tipper body for the farm!!
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 1:20pm |
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TDMP
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 355
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caverD3 wrote:TDMP wrote:I have only used 1/2 the tank - perhaps I should fill it up again so as to dilute the bio-fuel?
Or add a little 2 stroke oil?
 good idea...to be safe I'll do both Tristan
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 10:06pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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I understand it is the lubrication of the the high pressure pump that was the problem, not the engine. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Wed Sep 03 2008 11:42pm |
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IKke
Joined: 29 Apr 2008
Location: Brabant
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Quote:Biodiesel Improves Lubricity
By 2006, all U.S. highway diesel will contain less than 15 ppm sulfur—ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD). Currently highway diesel contains 500 ppm sulfur (or less). Biodiesel typically contains less than 15 parts per million (ppm) sulfur (sometimes as low as zero). Some biodiesel produced today may exceed 15 ppm sulfur, and those producers will be required to reduce those levels by 2006 if the biodiesel is sold into on-road markets.
In the on-road market, low-level blends of biodiesel such as 1% or 2% can improve lubricity of diesel fuels and this may be particularly important for ULSD as these fuels can have poor lubricating properties. Engine manufacturers depend on lubricity to keep moving parts, especially fuel pumps, from wearing prematurely. Even 2% biodiesel can restore adequate lubricity to dry fuels such as kerosene or Fischer-Tropsch diesel.
This is what Biodiesel handling and use guidlines from the U.S. Department of energy says.
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 6:30am |
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
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Then WTF are the manufactures going on about BIO. D. Seems then Hp pumps etc would be better off with Bio, Modern seals should be nitrile rubber so they should be ok.
So I just dont get it, Is there something we are missing or is there a hidden adgender here
Cheers
Rob MY05 TDV6 SE, dirt colour, Now cremated !!!!!!!
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