According to most of the sources on biodiesel, it has better engine
lubricating qualities than the new low sulfur petroleum based diesel has.
And about 75% lower emissions, (also according to them).
The 'biodiesel' is a finished product, and can be run straight or blended
with regular diesel fuel.
The one big drawback that I have noticed, is that the straight biodiesel
will act like a metal cleaner on the old diesel fuel tanks and will remove
layers of crud and buildup, causing plugged fuel filters for a while. It is
also hard on the 'rubber' parts, requiring viton instead of butyl. (Also,
according to them)
Just a few blurbs from what I've read over the last few weeks. I've been
considering alternatives for a while now, and was interested to see in on
the list.
BTW, there has been one fellow that just strained his batch of 'french fry
grease' and mixed it with about 20% kerosene by volume, and ran it fine in a
diesel car.
Can't you just picture a duece going through the drive thru. A couple of
burgers and 50 gallons of french fry grease to go please!
John
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