D19 - S40/V40 to 2004 - Biodiesel

S40_Paul · Jan 31st, 2008, 22:54

Hi

I've just been getting my Volvo S40 and wondered what it was like to run on BioDiesel? Im pretty sure its a Renault lump (its a late 2002 1.9Sport) so didnt know fi they could on Bio, my old Golf GTTDI could.

Also, I've tried doing various searches for biodiesel outlets in the County Durham area, anyone know of any that are 1)available and 2) actually open?! I've found loads of EX producers of Bio, they seem to be getting less and less.

D5driver · Jan 31st, 2008, 23:50

Your engine will be fine with biodiesel, have a go at making your own biodiesel I am

S40_Paul · Feb 1st, 2008, 09:50

Ah well that is a relief as such, what blend can the Renault engines run on? 100% Bio?

And what you mean by making it urself? is it that easy? I thought youneeded the big vat's and machinery?

D5driver · Feb 1st, 2008, 10:07

I am running my D5 on 100% now and its fine, try running 25% for a couple of tanks then 50% for couple then 75% then 100%. Do a search on google for instructions how to make biodiesel, its very easy and you can save lots of £'s

S40_Paul · Feb 1st, 2008, 10:59

Awesome! On my Golf I think i used to run 50/50blend most of the time but thank's for the help! I'll do a search for it see if i can make my own as well!

Cypher007 · Feb 18th, 2008, 15:08

most new diesel engines dont like running veg oil, it does nasty things to the sensors. check here:

http://www.elsbett.com/us/vegetable-...-standard.html

it needs to have a Bosch pump fitted.

RoyMacDonald · Feb 18th, 2008, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cypher007

most new diesel engines dont like running veg oil, it does nasty things to the sensors. check here:

http://www.elsbett.com/us/vegetable-...-standard.html

it needs to have a Bosch pump fitted.

They're talking about running on biodiesel though.

On veg oil.....The ACEA tested a hundred tractors and about 64% had some kind of oil realated engine failure, although the other 36% ran fine.

Roy

jackass · Feb 19th, 2008, 17:03

Handbook for S60 D5 says no more than 15% RSE (Rapeseed Ester), B100 biodiesel is 100% RSE.

RoyMacDonald · Feb 20th, 2008, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackass

Handbook for S60 D5 says no more than 15% RSE (Rapeseed Ester), B100 biodiesel is 100% RSE.

That's interesting. The 2003 XC90 D5 handbook says 5% RME

Roy

jackass · Feb 27th, 2008, 08:42

Apparently fuel producers can add up to 10% RME without notifying end users (and do so in Ultra low Sulphar fuel). So maybe the 5% is a reflection of this.

Jan 31st, 2008, 22:54	#1
S40_Paul Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham	Biodiesel Hi I've just been getting my Volvo S40 and wondered what it was like to run on BioDiesel? Im pretty sure its a Renault lump (its a late 2002 1.9Sport) so didnt know fi they could on Bio, my old Golf GTTDI could. Also, I've tried doing various searches for biodiesel outlets in the County Durham area, anyone know of any that are 1)available and 2) actually open?! I've found loads of EX producers of Bio, they seem to be getting less and less.

Feb 1st, 2008, 10:59	#5
S40_Paul Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham	Awesome! On my Golf I think i used to run 50/50blend most of the time but thank's for the help! I'll do a search for it see if i can make my own as well! Last edited by S40_Paul; Feb 1st, 2008 at 12:29.

Feb 18th, 2008, 15:08	#6
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Feb 19th, 2008, 17:03	#8
jackass Senior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leighton Buzzard	Handbook for S60 D5 says no more than 15% RSE (Rapeseed Ester), B100 biodiesel is 100% RSE. __________________ Current: 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Twilight Bronze Previously: 2003 S60 D5 SE Geartronic, 16.8s @80mph

Feb 27th, 2008, 08:42	#10
jackass Senior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leighton Buzzard	Apparently fuel producers can add up to 10% RME without notifying end users (and do so in Ultra low Sulphar fuel). So maybe the 5% is a reflection of this. __________________ Current: 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Twilight Bronze Previously: 2003 S60 D5 SE Geartronic, 16.8s @80mph

Jan 31st, 2008, 23:50	#2
D5driver No Spam here Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 22:40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home	Your engine will be fine with biodiesel, have a go at making your own biodiesel I am

Feb 1st, 2008, 09:50	#3
S40_Paul Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham	Ah well that is a relief as such, what blend can the Renault engines run on? 100% Bio? And what you mean by making it urself? is it that easy? I thought youneeded the big vat's and machinery?

Feb 1st, 2008, 10:07	#4
D5driver No Spam here Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 22:40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home	I am running my D5 on 100% now and its fine, try running 25% for a couple of tanks then 50% for couple then 75% then 100%. Do a search on google for instructions how to make biodiesel, its very easy and you can save lots of £'s

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