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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: pindas on 14 January 2009, 17:51:28

Title: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: pindas on 14 January 2009, 17:51:28

hi, I've got a 2.5 TD Elite, my local filling station has started selling bio-diesel does any one know if its ok to use this stuff in the 2.5 diesel engine ?

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: Pitchfork on 14 January 2009, 18:39:20

I'd like to know too!!

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: vauxfan2k on 14 January 2009, 18:51:16

afaik, its ok but you need to change filter more often.

Thinking of doing it on the toyota but waitiing for peoples opinions.

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: MickAP on 14 January 2009, 19:45:58

Don't think it's good for the pump on the Omega TD, not sure where I read it, but I'm sticking to ordinary diesel.

Mick

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: HerefordElite on 14 January 2009, 21:04:13

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Don't think it's good for the pump on the Omega TD, not sure where I read it, but I'm sticking to ordinary diesel.

Mick

Good, you look after my next car Mick ;) :D :y

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: Omegatoy on 14 January 2009, 21:35:20

as said before i know of 4 td that run it and none have had any major issues except for the first couple of thousand miles they kept blocking fuel filters as it cleansed the fuel system, out here diesel has thirty percent bio in it anyway and mine runs with no issues at all, strange thing is when i bring it back to uk and use british diesel it gets rather clattery!!!!! :y

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: doog on 15 January 2009, 08:33:15

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hi, I've got a 2.5 TD Elite, my local filling station has started selling bio-diesel does any one know if its ok to use this stuff in the 2.5 diesel engine ?

yes it is

i recommend you keep some diesel in the tank too
ie 80% bio 20% diesel
and you may find you need to change your fuel filters more often

Doug

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: berserkerboy on 15 January 2009, 09:15:15

I've heard of people using straight vegetable oil (SVO) with no problems, so bio diesel should be fine. The fuel alledgedly picks up some of the crud in your fuel tank so you should change the fuel filter after using the stuff for a while or if you start to get problems.
I fill up if I pass a station selling it as it's cheaper. I've had no issues. Smells nicer than dino fuel as well. :)

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: doog on 15 January 2009, 10:26:21

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Don't think it's good for the pump on the Omega TD, not sure where I read it, but I'm sticking to ordinary diesel.

Mick

it kills the pump on the 4cylinder vx engines but runs fine on the bmw engine

Doug

Title: Re: Using Bio diesel in 2.5 TD
Post by: pindas on 15 January 2009, 13:27:53

thanks guys, for some reslly good comments, I did'nt realise that it picked up crud from the tank though and don't relish changing fuel filters often, also, my local filling station is selling it at the same price as dino ( I've just found out ) so I wont be gaining any advantage from using it Apart from being green, is'nt it supposed to be cheaper/