Is Bio Diesel cheaper?

Question

I'm looking at producing my own bio diesel, will this work out much cheaper than buying Diesel from a garage? And is it hard to make? I run 2 vans each day for work and they drink the fuel so would this save me much money?

Answer 1

Good Luck and check with your mechanic to see if your vans will have to be modified before using biodiesel..........

Note: This recipe is for "new" oil only.
http://www.dangerouslaboratories.org/biodiesel.html - They have step by step and pictures
For a recipe for used vegetable oil, see Journeytoforever.org

Safety Glasses and Rubber Gloves! Methanol and Lye are extremely poisonous and must not come into contact with skin or eyes! Methanol is a poison that attacks the eyes (ocular nerves) even if it comes into contact with your hands. Use extreme care when blending the methanol and lye, as the blender can spash the chemicals around. Put on your glasses and gloves BEFORE opening the chemicals! Do your work close to a sink or hose, or have a bucket of water handy to wash any part of your body immediately if it comes in contact with these chemicals.

Answer 2

Be careful with biodiesel. You may need to make a few changes to your fuel system for everything to work right. Also be careful with mold buildup in your fuel. It will clog up everything if your not careful.

Answer 3

Check out this site. BioDiesel is a lot cheaper if you can make it yourself and you have access to free oil.

http://www.girlmark.com/

Answer 4

were are you going to get the oil from to make bio diesel?if you have to buy it no its not cheaper.If the local fast food joint will save the oil for you and give it to you then its cheaper.

Answer 5

you can buy it with out making it at most stations but
1. newer cars & vans only
2. there is about 2 pence in it