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Author Topic: Can I use Bio Diesel?  (Read 817 times)

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Rich-K

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Can I use Bio Diesel?
« on: 15 April 2011, 13:29:18 »

Can any one tell me if my Y reg Vectra 2.0 dti will run on bio-deisel without any problems. I did run my previous car an Omega 2.2 dti on bio-diesel for approx 10000 miles, but ended up with fuel injection pump failure. Not sure if there is a connection, as the meg had had several owners, and was highish mileage, with an unknown service history, and was only regularly serviced during my 12 months of ownership.
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Re: Can I use Bio Diesel?
« Reply #1 on: 15 April 2011, 13:45:53 »

Bio fuel from the big brands like BP/Shell or home brew DIY stuff?

Big branded stuff should be fine, but with home brew it all depends what ratios of fuel/oils you use. Don't think the pumps like the fuel being too thick  :-/
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Re: Can I use Bio Diesel?
« Reply #2 on: 15 April 2011, 14:13:43 »

As Tunnie says, PROPER biodiesel, that has gone through the correct washing, filtering, titration processes etc, will be fine.

SVO/WVO usually a no-no in the 2.5td though
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Re: Can I use Bio Diesel?
« Reply #3 on: 15 April 2011, 14:34:17 »

Not quite home brew, but not shell/bp. I have found a local supplier, their website is :-  www.greenworldbiodiesel.co.uk/

Any comments will be appreciated

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Re: Can I use Bio Diesel?
« Reply #4 on: 15 April 2011, 14:43:15 »

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Not quite home brew, but not shell/bp. I have found a local supplier, their website is :-  www.greenworldbiodiesel.co.uk/

Any comments will be appreciated

Thanks

That price looks very competitive  :y

I'd maybe give them a ring and ask them what ratio of vegetable oil to diesel they use?

I've no idea what blend/ratio is ideal, but some members here run their diesels on Bio fuels and will know whats best  :y
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