What Do You Think Of Biodiesel ????

[DBrickel]

Yes it will produce more annually than the entire US production in the last year. I don't care for Democrats but at least our Governor as well as senators have been pushing Biodiesel recently. Hopefully it won't fall by the wayside when fuel prices drop.

http://www.oregonlive.com/business/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/business/1147233326265290.xml&coll=7

I seriously doubt prices are going to drop. They may dip a little but I think we have not seen the end of the ascent to zombie land.

 

[VHolloway]

I like that it makes the truck run

real nice and sweet

I

hope it comes soon

 

[DBrickel]

I really haven't noticed any difference in running

bio. I Do like the no foam part

 

[VHolloway]

I talked to the guys where I had my truck worked on and they work on diesels only if it has a diesel as a powerplant they work on it

and they told me that biodiesel is the best thing that ever happened to the diesel engine

they went on to say it makes the engine last longer and run smoother

the automakers don't want you to know that

they want to sell you a new truck or car and not to use anything but straight up diesel

he went on to say that everyone in his family drives diesel cars and trucks

for two reasons one that they last way longer than a gas engine two they have me that works on them but it's vary rare see one of our cars in here

oil and filters is the name of the game

he was telling me to keep the body in good shape the cummins will out last the truck if you don't stay on top of the little things

 

[DBrickel]

If you do some research on the history of the diesel engine you will find that it was designed with the idea of running on dino fuel, veggie oil, Bio. It should not hurt your engine. I changed my fuel filter after running a couple of tanks and it sure cleaned out the lines and tank. From what I understand you can run straight veggie oil as long as you use reg diesel to start the engine -switch to veggie and switch back to diesel before shutting down. That part is a bit of a hassle and is why I haven't ran any veggie oil

 

[VHolloway]

with biodiesel you just fill up and go rite

 

[Jefff929]

with biodiesel you just fill up and go rite

yea, I put in 10gal. and went about 35 miles, and toped it off with (15gal. ) DinoD.

 

[DBrickel]

with biodiesel you just fill up and go rite

Yes with Bio you just fill up and drive. Veggie oil can be Soy oil, peanut oil or a muriad of other veggie oils. It is unprocessed, just filtered. With veggie oil as I said you need to switch back to dino or bio to start the engine and shut down. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this but this is the way I interpret the research I have done and My experience with Bio. I will post after I take the class with any new findings I learn.

 

[Mr. C]

with biodiesel you just fill up and go rite

That is right.

With Bio-Diesel you don't have to modify your fuel system in any way, If it's new enough to not have rubber in the fuel lines ie: late 80's or newer. Bio-Diesel is not friendly to rubber but newer vehicles don't have any problem with compatibility.

You will need to mix it with Diesel in the winter to raise the gell point in cooler climates( B-50 in my case) in increasing quantity as temps drop. When the weather is nice enough you can go clear up to B-100 (pure Bio-Diesel) which is what is in my tank now. Some day someone will stumble on to a additive that will work in Bio-Diesel for anti-gel, so far the jury is still out on that.



Biodiesel & SVO Forums is the best place I have found on-line for this subject.

 

[VHolloway]

good job real nice forum one of the best out there

thanks

 

[NC_Mog]

I've been running B20 in my 2003 for two years now with no issues. I can't say there was any change in mileage, but it runs smoother.

 

[TMarszalek]

Seattle Biodiesel is building a 100 million barrel per year refinery in the Grays Harbor area. The State of Washington has mandated 80/20 biodiesel in 2008. I support anything we can do to minimize dependance on the OPEC boys. Since we grow enough food to feed the world, I say trade oil for food... if no deal, then they can eat the crude instead! I'll bet I can go without driving longer than they can go without eating!

 

[TWorline]

I have been running B20 for 2 months now, runs smoother, starts just as easy, still get 15. 5 mpg pulling a trailer and dosn't smoke as much @ wot, guess I'll have to turn it up more.

 

[tmh1955]

BioDiesel

I like it. I've been running B20 for some time now with no problems. B100 is too expensive for my taste (4. 09)



www.biodieselnow.com



Is a good resource that can help you locate dealers



Tim

 

[Mr. C]

I make my own B100 in the garage for under a buck a gallon

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Current issue of TDR magazine states that Dodge/Cummins has approved B20 use.

I couldn't find this, could you please give more details, everything I have read is officially B5.



SHG

 

[Jefff929]

I was in line at the B99 pump this afternoon, getting a few gal.

A guy with a 3rd gen was in front of me.

He claimed he's been using it straight now for a while with no ill effects.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Jeff, are you in Bend????



I was at the B99 pump today today, made a B20 blend with 7 gallons of the B99 and the rest #2.



$3. 11 or so at the CFN cardlock in Bend (with 3% discount for paying my bill quick). Regular #2 is $3. 19 today.



This is my fist bio in the Dodge, picked up a couple of new FF today, just in case!



I also have a 2005 TDI Jetta, but am holding off on that, VW voids warranty work if you run more than B5. probably safe to do so, BUT I kind of want to keep the new car warranty in place. Not hardly worth mixing a B5 when that only amounts to about 1/2 gallon on a typical fill up.



SHG