Biodiesel

[JCL]

We don't have any manufacturers where I live, it is all homebrew. That can't legally be sold, but some co-ops are importing biofuel blends. Since that props up the ethanol, canola, and soybean producers, all of whom would be otherwise producing food crops, there is some debate on the whole topic. I don't have to worry about biodiesel with my vehicle, but I drive further and pay more in selecting fuels, just to avoid supporting the ethanol industry.

[diesaroo]

Originally Posted by JCL

We don't have any manufacturers where I live, it is all homebrew. That can't legally be sold, but some co-ops are importing biofuel blends. Since that props up the ethanol, canola, and soybean producers, all of whom would be otherwise producing food crops, there is some debate on the whole topic. I don't have to worry about biodiesel with my vehicle, but I drive further and pay more in selecting fuels, just to avoid supporting the ethanol industry.

A B2 blend is beneficial for cetane and lubricity, but anything over that is not necessary and may be harmful with a bad batch. Using large volume truck stations should rule out that problem.

IIRC there is a company Green Gallon Solutions in the US that processes waste vegetable oil into ASTM Biodiesel.

In my petrol powered car, I also make the trek to the only ethanol free station to fill up in my area. I think once straight gas is unobtainable, I'll need to look into a natural gas conversion.