Bio-Diesel anybody run it or make it.

[SSlevin]

Is there anybody here that is really making or running it in or for a 3rd Gen

Just wondering.

 

[JBlock]

Is there anybody here that is really making or running it in or for a 3rd Gen

Just wondering.

Do a search, There are a lot of B-20 and B-100 user who are very happy, also quite a few are doing recycle waste vegitaile oils from KFC. McDonalds and the like :-laf .

 

[drandre]

I found a place up north to fuel up with B-20, which is 20% bio, 80% diesel. B-100 is 100% bio.



Here's a map and locations where you can purchase it.

http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/retailfuelingsites/



Anyways, there was no difference in the use of the truck. Somebody told me my exhaust would smell like french-fries. I did smell differently but it may be with the B-100 the novel french-fry smell originates. I have not used it since the one fillup because we don't have any close by. Read up on it and call them. Also, if I remember correctly, the price with about $. 45 more per gallon for the B-20 and $. 75 more per gallon for the B-100. Now we're paying $2. 85/gallon of diesel in Los Angeles, it could be a little scary to fill up with Bio. Really, it's for our environment and for our natural resources. Yes, initially it will cost more but it will become cheaper over the years as they see people using it. If we all wait for the price to reduce, then it could just be an industry that dies off. The demand of it will drive the market.



-Andre.

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Here are some FAQs:



1) What is biodiesel?

Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.



2) Can I use biodiesel in my existing diesel engine?

Biodiesel can be operated in any diesel engine with little or no modification to the engine or the fuel system. Biodiesel has a solvent effect that may release deposits accumulated on tank walls and pipes from previous diesel fuel storage. The release of deposits may clog filters initially and precautions should be taken. Ensure that only fuel meeting the biodiesel specification is used.



3) Who can answer my questions about biodiesel?

The NBB maintains the largest library of biodiesel information in the US. Information can be requested by visiting the biodiesel web site at www.biodiesel.org, by emailing the NBB at -- email address removed --, or by calling NBB’s toll free number (800) 841-5849.



Additional FAQs: http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/faqs/default.shtm

 

[rbattelle]

You might talk to LightmanE300... sort of a 3rd gen fuel expert. I know he uses Biodiesel (B20, I think).



-Ryan

 

[roverhybrids]

I've also run a couple of anks of B100. Runs fine.
There will be a major price decrease for Biodiesel in the next few months here in CA(maybe everywhere in US?), as it has been accepted as an alternative fuel and there will be a . 50-1. 00 tax discount/refund per gallon given to the retailers which will assumably trickle down to the consumer

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

"also quite a few are doing recycle waste vegitaile oils from KFC. McDonalds and the like"



Seems, from a poll I did on the subject a few months ago, LOTS more guys TALK about doing it than actually DO! Some do the research, even look into buying some of the needed components - but when push comes to shove, other of life's priorities take over, and they either forget about it, or simply pay for it from commercial outlets...

 

[Cattletrkr]

I had my fuel guy mix me a 5% blend last time he delivered fuel. I'd like to go higher, but at 1000miles a week it gets a little spendy. That filll was an additional $. 01 per gallon per % point--5% = $. 05. I might have him go 10% next time. I don't like spending the extra money, but at least with bio/soy diesel it's benefitting someone other that big oil... you know, the little guys like ADM and Cargill

 

[SSlevin]

One of the guys I work with just bought a 2002 ferd. He is getting set up to make it. I am just wondering how well he will be able to keep up with his demand and supply. He is going to run his truck tractor and a small dozer on it.

I was hoping someone was actually making it themselfs. I might have to try a batch sometime.

 

[jknapp]

Boi stuff

My 05 manual states do not use more than a 10% Biodiesel mix. Why I do not know, but it may not be compatable with the cat. Your 03 probably does not have a cat and may not have that warning in your manual. At the Detriot auto show there was a VW guy who was very informative on diesel fuel. He had samples of present, very low sulfer and biodiesel. the bio was very clear and is probably the way of the future.

 

[Eric Lee]

Compression ignition engines running renewable resources. So simple it's beautiful.



With the talk of electric and hydrogen options that use more energy to produce than they generate, I for one am glad to see a simple viable solution that the average person can understand.



I agree that people have to use it to grow the industry - also that people in power need to promote it's use. I think the 'promote' logically needs to come before the 'use'.



We pay farmers to not plant now - that subsidy could be transfered to the cost to the consumer until production is ramped up to a point where it's at the pumps. Anybody could have a tank with little or no EPA supervision.



-Eric