Diesel Fuel Quality

Oregon Diesel Taxes Explained

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How Oregon Diesel Taxes Are Calculated As of January 1st, 2022 Oregon is raising Fuel Taxes to $.38 a gallon. (source) The prices in this article have been updated to reflect that.  There will be another $.02 a gallon fuel tax increase set in 2024 as well. Oregon is unique in its handling of diesel.…

In-depth look at Biodiesel as a heating fuel

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In a recent study, the viability of biodiesel – also known as bioheat – and its use as a heating oil was examined. TL:DR Biodiesel up to B20 and beyond do not require equipment changes or settings. Home heating systems have used biodiesel since 2000 and have shown no significant issues compared to standard fuel.…

BioGuard Plus 6 Stabilize Your Diesel Tank

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Fight Humbug in your Diesel Tank! Fall weather is around the corner and moisture is depositing in your diesel tank. Treat your diesel; keep things from growing in your diesel. Prepare your diesel fuel, heating oil, kerosene, or boiler fuel for storage. Make sure your fuel works when you need it. If you have a…

Farm diesel and gasoline fueling delivery service

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Diesel and Gasoline Rural Fuel Delivery Service. Fill your farm, nursery, or homestead fuel tanks now. Now is the time to order gasoline or diesel for your rural operation.  In Oregon and Washington diesel and gasoline prices risen to a recent high.  Off-road diesel and farm gasoline prices in particular can benefit from a bulk…

What is the benefit of Premium Diesel versus normal diesel?

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Premium Diesel delivered in Oregon and Washington with every gallon of Star Oilco diesel. Are you clogging filters, seeing corrosion, suffering repeated DPF regens, or fighting biological growth in your tank? Premium Diesel improves engine performance and reduces DPF regens. Star Oilco Premium Diesel Premium Diesel with routine tank maintenance is the solution to your…

BioGuard Plus 6 Stabilize Your Diesel Tank

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Spring is just around the corner. Have you stabilized the diesel in your generator? Water and temperature changes can contribute to growth in your tanks. Prepare your diesel fuel, heating oil, kerosene, or boiler fuel storage and make sure it works when you need it. With the Fire last fall and the recent power outages…

Every Question We Have Been Asked About Biodiesel

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What is biodiesel? Biodiesel is a renewable, clean-burning diesel replacement that is reducing U.S. dependence on foreign petroleum, creating jobs and improving the environment. Biodiesel is commonly blended in a 5% to 20% component with petroleum diesel and can be found available at retail around North America as a blended fuel.  Biodiesel is a low…

Biodiesel Feedstocks – Sunflower Oil & Tung Oil

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We are nearing the end of our journey, as there is only one more blog after this one. If you would like to look back and see all of the feedstocks we have covered start here with our first post.  In this post we explore the feedstocks Sunflower Oil and Tung Oil as we continue…

Diesel Fuel in Portland, Oregon

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What is the difference between diesel fuel in Portland, Oregon and the rest of the Pacific Northwest? Star Oilco delivers and sells diesel fuel in Portland, Oregon. We are ready for your diesel needs be they off-road, on-road, biodiesel, renewable diesel, or anything else you want. Star Oilco has simple fuel solutions to keep your…

Bulk diesel desiccant filters, dry fuel, and keeping your diesel fuel clean.

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Bulk diesel fuel delivery and storage best practice. Use Desiccant Breathers and Premium Diesel additives to improve your diesel performance and reduce maintenance cost. Save tens of thousands on fleet maintenance costs! How? Clean, dry, and premium-treated diesel. Reduce injector wear and particulate trap service needs with simple steps focused on fuel quality. Get the…