Biodiesel warning on a pump

Lug_Nut

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The Coca-Cola and Slim Jim snacks sold there aren't Mobil branded either.
 

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Don't know what's on Claudio's mind, but it's interesting that this vendor of fuel is disclaiming any responsibility for not meeting auto manufacturers' requirements for fuel. Are there other auto manufacturers besides VWoA that limit bio to <5%?
 

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Don't know what's on Claudio's mind, but it's interesting that this vendor of fuel is disclaiming any responsibility for not meeting auto manufacturers' requirements for fuel. Are there other auto manufacturers besides VWoA that limit bio to <5%?
I find the wording interesting as well.

BMW and MB as well as at least one HD diesel engine builder do not allow >B5 in N America.
 

Claudio

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Don't know what's on Claudio's mind, but it's interesting that this vendor of fuel is disclaiming any responsibility for not meeting auto manufacturers' requirements for fuel. Are there other auto manufacturers besides VWoA that limit bio to <5%?
that's exactly what i was thinking, it is the first pump i see with this kind of disclaimer about possibly voiding manufacturer warranty...never seen that before even is other Mobil stations
 

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Common here in Illinois. Both BP & Mobil. I think it is from the BD being 11% mix for taxing purposes. Be careful with your 09!
 

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Biofuel is something of a developing cottage industry with many players and spotty regulations and standards. The fuel has more variability and associated risks regarding its source material, production, storage and distribution compared to standard diesel.

I think the established fuel industry, such as Exxon Mobil, have some liability from having their name on stations that dispense a fuel mixture that is relatively problematic and over which they have relatively less control.

The sign is an indication of this situation.
 

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I've never seen this type of sign at the Shell in WoodDale Il that I frequent.
 

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Could be someone had an engine problem, nailed the seller and producer of the fuel for damages, seller or producer may had to pay off big $$$, so seller / producer is displaying a CYA statement hoping that another punter doesn't take them to court. It was only a matter of time. So hold the state responable for it's diesel/tax mix? I feel for all that live in states that invade policy without common sense. Surprised Maryland hasn't but then the Demo's are in love with big batteries on wheels here.
My $.02
Paul
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i live in IL and this is the first i have seen, i often use another Mobil station and it does not have this disclaimer
 
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