anyone running 1.9tdi on 100% biofuel?

[ScoobyA4]

a garage has just opened up down the road selling biodiesel for 78.9p a ltr. Question is, i know that it may need a fuel filter change (when i run it on this alone) but is anyone out there already doing this? any issues?

It appears that it is made from recycled veg oil, not rape seed...

 

[macattax]

You are in the wrong forum try the Tractor forum.

 

[Caesium]

I understand it that Bio fuel is not 100% pure, its mixed with regular diesel anyway and most PD's will run on it no problem.

 

[macattax]

That reminds me I have recipies on how to make your own bio diesel.
I got it when I bought a diesel outboard engine for my boat.
So if anyone is interested in how to make their own bio diesel just pm me.

 

[batwad]

So long as it meets the standards you should be fine.

In terms of official compatibility, despite the majority of diesel vehicles on the road being fine on 100%, only a handful of companies will officially approve their vehicles for 100% use. The companies that have approved 100% biodiesel are VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda. They have approved all their cars built between 1996 and 2004 on 100% use of ”RME” Biodiesel (Biodiesel made from Rapeseed) providing it meets the specification DIN41606 (which was later replaced by EN14214).

http://www.biodieselfillingstations.co.uk/approvals.htm

 

[SonicDeathmonkey]

you can buy machines that make it from chip fat for not too much money. the final product is bs whatever compliant...

 

[ScoobyA4]

decided to bin it after running on my 2nd tank full. i managed to get 44mpg out of 2nd tank on the same journey i do weekly (Reading and back) when i normally get around 52-54mpg. also seemed to lose a little power.

The cost saving disappeared when you consider the mpg. i suppose emissions where lower, but climate change is a farce and until the world start to do something, its pointless. Welcome to the warm age! they'll screw you with a tax in some way or another anyway.