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Jan 31st, 2008, 22:54 | #1 |
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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. |
Jan 31st, 2008, 23:50 | #2 |
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Your engine will be fine with biodiesel, have a go at making your own biodiesel I am
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Feb 1st, 2008, 09:50 | #3 |
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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 |
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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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Feb 1st, 2008, 10:59 | #5 |
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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!
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Feb 18th, 2008, 15:08 | #6 |
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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.
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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
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Feb 19th, 2008, 17:03 | #8 |
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Handbook for S60 D5 says no more than 15% RSE (Rapeseed Ester), B100 biodiesel is 100% RSE.
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Feb 27th, 2008, 08:42 | #10 |
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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.
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