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by bordercolliemom  Mar 25, 2013

Yes - was just there at lunch time. It also matches a couple of other stations in Monroe - Pilot and BP near the expressway

by diyEthic  Mar 08, 2013

The B2 nozzle I used was intended for big rigs, but I'm sure cars that don't have the restrictor thing in the filler tube could be filled there. It is definitely bigger than the unleaded nozzles, about a quarter inch wider. I'll look at the other CountryMark stations and see if all their Diesel nozzles are the same. I think most or all of their grades of on-road diesel are advertised as premium.

by diyEthic  Mar 08, 2013

I see you live in Canton. About a year ago I was just around the corner in Milan to recover a car for a friend who had a transmission break down.

by diyEthic  Mar 08, 2013

Well, CountryMark B2 soy is a no go. They don't have smaller pump nozzles for cars, just the big hi-flow nozzles. I did fill up there once, but it took about 15 minutes! Never again. So I'm comparing other brands of diesel. I will be adding PS into every tank. I have PS grey for most of the year (stronger cetane boost than white) and I'll keep a smaller bottle of PS white for the cold snaps and for travelling. With the car garaged at night, I've had no starting issues yet... and maybe it's my imagination but it seems like cold starts are already slightly quicker now with the first tank that I added PS! Do you think I need to be worried about gelling as long as I drive locally? What is your experience with premium vs. cheapo diesel?

by diyEthic  Feb 18, 2013

Thanks, I'll try the additive and compare it with Countrymark B2.

by tdioiler  Jan 24, 2013

Ok, curious on the yellow can. I have a green one for spare, but I don't leave much in there. What else do you do with a spare??

by tdioiler  Jan 24, 2013

Hope your staying warm! I'm going to try the white bottle with some of the fills. The 911 is for emergency only as it is really powerful. Always worry about putting too much in. I'm in Southfield, but work in Taylor. Seems like diesel is cheaper in your neck of the woods.

by tdioiler  Jan 22, 2013

Had to add some of the Power Service Diesel 911 product this morning. Starting was a little rough until the mix hit. To avoid spilling, I only put a small hole with the key into the foil top. Then control with squeeze on the bottle and let product dribble past the flapper. No Spill!

by tdioiler  Jan 21, 2013

Thanks for the info on BioD. Actually I've haven't seen a Meijer's with it yet. But I agree with your observation that none can be found until KY. I can't remember the additive I just picked up on a recommendation. But with temps below 10 tonight, I'll will be in the trunk by morning to see what brand. I just remember a red bottle.

by tdioiler  Jan 18, 2013

Hi Gary, Haven't been by there in a while. But I will post when I do. Have you seen Bio-diesel in Detroit? Found many stations in the south, but seemed to stop in distribution about Kentucky.

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