It’s getting chilly out in Durham and the chill gelled the juice in the juicebox, despite the 10 percent kerosene blend. Today at noon it was just below freezing, and the biodiesel/kerosene blend (B90) was solid in the mason jar net to the pump. The pump only managed to squeeze a few drops out of the juicebox.

So as soon as we can, we’re going to add more kerosene, and possibly some additives that should keep the juice flowing freely. In the meantime, we need to check the thermometer when we plan to fill up with biodiesel. Also, I topped off with couple of gallons of diesel on my way home tonight, because I want to be sure my car starts tomorrow morning …

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