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Diesel Fuel Quality

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…

Oregon Biodiesel and Ethanol Fuel Mandates

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Oregon Biofuel Blending Requirements for Gasoline and Diesel. Oregon law has a 5% Biodiesel and 10% Ethanol fuel blend mandate. In Oregon, you can expect to buy a biofuel with every gallon of gas or diesel, whether you are buying at a retail pump or commercially delivered bulk fuel. Unless you are expressly seeking out…

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Fixing the problems with bugs growing in your diesel

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What to do about Biological Growth in Diesel Fuel. Fuel Marketer News has two great articles on biological growth in fuel tanks. Star Oilco as a diesel fuel delivery provider in Oregon and Washington is all to familiar with this emerging problem with ultra-low sulfur bio-diesel blend fuels. Where there is water, bugs can grow…

Tier 4 Engines and Diesel Contaminants – Donaldson White Paper

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Managing bulk diesel fuel storage has become more complex in recent years. Especially in Oregon and Washington the chance of water finding it’s way into your fuel tank is a real concern. If water gets in your bulk fuel biological growth or “hum bug” won’t be far behind.  Donaldson has positioned itself with real concrete…