What to Expect When Running Biodiesel In You Vehicle

Posted by Ayaleth On Tuesday, November 1, 2011 0 comments
By Micheal Jilian


Because global warming and other environmental concerns are becoming a reality, many car owners are switching to alternative sources of energy. By using biodiesel, you're contributing to environmental protection and saving more cash. Many gas stations are cooperating and are offering discounts for gas card holders that avail of biodiesel instead of regular diesel. Yes, the same card you use for your fuel needs can be used to purchase biodiesel as long as the station offers this kind of fuel. Just pull over to a pump with the biodiesel option and ask around if your card is valid for this option.

Biodiesel is actually a man made energy source that may be mixed in with petroleum diesel to help cut emissions. Fuel companies used advanced technology to create different concentrations for biodiesel. These B numbers indicate the concentration of biodiesel in the fuel you are buying. If you see a sign like this, it means the diesel you're buying contains biodiesel. The price range varied according to concentration.

If only all gas stations will offer biodiesel already. The lack of gas stations where you can buy biodiesel using gas card is being considered. After all, biodiesel is a popular alternative for diesel engines. In fact, communities of biodiesel users are showing up online.

It helps that there are many diesel vans out there. Many diesel car owners want to know if their cars are safer with vegetable oil or animal fats. One of the main concerns is the maintenance aspect of biodiesel vans. Biodiesel vehicles are maintained in the same way as ordinary diesel vehicles. But we have to admit that there are differences to look out for.

Algae or minute organisms may grow in the fuel tank of biodiesel engines. Because the diesel is organic or partly organic, many organisms are attracted. Algae can also grow in pure diesel vehicles, but the risk is double if you use biodiesel. When you take your car for maintenance, look out for slimy black or green organisms along the fuel tank. If the algae problem is too advanced, use algicides to control the spread of algae colonies.




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