2006-07-10 11:38:48 · 10 answers · asked by kipman118 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
You don't need to make any changes whatsoever to run a relatively new model year (post 1995 or so) diesel car on biodiesel. Biodiesel is a powerful solvent and *may* cause problems for older diesel vehicles. In those vehicles the fuel line may have been made from nitrile butyl rubber. Those fuel lines should be replaced. In addition, biodiesel's nature as a powerful solvent, will cause fuel system deposits to loosen and clog your fuel filter. You may need to replace it a few times after first switching.
Biodiesel quality, like "dino" diesel quality, is variable. You should ensure that you are buying good quality fuel. The fuel should meet the ASTM 6751 standard. Your supplier should be able to document this.
There is some concern that poor fuel quality could cause (among other things) polymerization of your crank case oil. This problem is really more likely to occur with running straight vegetable oil ( "SVO" ). I replace my engine oil more frequently as a precaution.
You definately do NOT need any *KIT* to run biodiesel. Many retail stations sell B5 (5% biodiesel) and stations selling higher grades are popping up everywhere.
2006-07-13 11:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by pivot_enabled 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most modern diesels will change over to bio diesel very easily. VW diesel machines run better on bio diesel at least they are designed to run on it , in fact you can mix regular vegetable oil with regular diesel and it will run perfectly. but be warned the customs and excise people might have a problem with you if they catch you.I have run my 2004 2.5tdi vw transporter on bio diesel, diesel and vegetable oil 50/50 with diesel. no problems at all. the only thing is the diesel fuel filter must be changed more frequently.
2006-07-10 11:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by Bren0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your car have a diesel engine?
If so fill'er up.
If not, forget it, you will have to put in a diesel engine.
2006-07-10 11:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by protoham 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends entirely on the engine. Some need modified some don't
2006-07-10 11:42:53 · answer #4 · answered by alaskanecho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesel engine. Other than that, nothing.
2006-07-10 11:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell kits to do that. Search yahoo or google for it and you will come up with companies that sell them.
2006-07-10 11:42:14 · answer #6 · answered by pappa_15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60% DIESEL,, 40% VEGETABLE OIL....IT WORKS BUT YOUR CAR WILL SMELL LIKE A mC dONALDS FOR A WEEK OR TWO>>>
2006-07-10 11:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by mrk_kgh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must have a diesel engine...
2006-07-10 11:41:20 · answer #8 · answered by ne0teric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-17 08:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by ebenevides 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah what he said
2006-07-10 11:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by Mrz. Carnell Breeding 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋