Buriram Expats
Buriram Province - General Category => Isaan Motor Forum => Topic started by: TBWG on February 27, 2011, 08:55:36 PM
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Hi Bums
Whats happened to B5 fuel all of a sudden no longer available ?
Suspect I know the answer, but just another example of misguided promotion without thinking the ramifications through!
TBWG sawadi
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Hi Bums
Whats happened to B5 fuel all of a sudden no longer available ?
Suspect I know the answer, but just another example of misguided promotion without thinking the ramifications through!
TBWG sawadi
Isuzu Dmax.
- 1 ECU needed to be repaired because of B5 usage made the sensors go wrong.
- 1 fuel filter had to be replaced 6 months later because the engine was little bit shaking engine when start engine and start to drive.
In both cases Isuzu garage mechanics advised its because of B5 usage.
Mitsubishi garage said B5 is fine for their models, Isuzu said NO for B5.
My advice.
Stick to the manufacturer recommendations and don't try to save few baht because it might just cost you fortune later..... drivinggear
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Hi Admin
Used B5 for a couple of years with no issues after being advised by Toyota that is was OK for my vehicle.
My post was asking why it is no longer available at any garages. I suspect it is more to do with food shortages than with reliability issues.
TBWG sawadi
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B5 diesel safe, auto companies assure ;D
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/11/19/business/B5-diesel-safe-auto-companies-assure-30142617.html (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/11/19/business/B5-diesel-safe-auto-companies-assure-30142617.html)
This could be the answer though smilenod
Thailand’s B5 blending program put on hold due to palm oil shortage
In Thailand, the government’s B5 blending program has been put on hold due to a palm oil shortage with local supply only around 70,000 metric tons, compared to usual levels of around 120,000 tons. The country’s production this year was seen at 1.7 million tonnes of crude palm oil this year, of which 1 million tonnes are used in the food industry, 600,000 tonnes for biodiesel and the rest for export. The country’s current B3 program requires 900,000 tons of palm oil
More here ...
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/211912/government-b5-biodiesel-plan-delayed-by-palm-oil-shortage (http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/211912/government-b5-biodiesel-plan-delayed-by-palm-oil-shortage)
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Hi Bums
Whats happened to B5 fuel all of a sudden no longer available ?
Suspect I know the answer, but just another example of misguided promotion without thinking the ramifications through!
TBWG sawadi
Hasnt been any around Nong Ki for the last couple of weeks