Bio diesel

[sideways_racing]

Has anybody used this? Any comments on it?

 

[gixerboy]

http://www.rallytrader.com/meadowside/index.html

 

[soundz_good]

Has anybody used this? Any comments on it?

If you do find out anything about it please keep me informed

 

[Gobsheene]

ive heard it brings down the life of your... now correct me if im wrong here, diesel injector pump. My old manager used to use it in his vectra and the injector pump went, thats what the guy in the garrage said had caused it.

Tho i did think that VW and Audi reccomended it in their manuals!

 

[rosie]

DO NOT USE IT AT ALL

I went to a wee local filling station where they fill ur car for u , asked for £20 diesel and they car was full to the throat couldn't understand y?

Onw week later I came outta work and car wouldn't start at all had to get mechanic to collect it, drain the car and change all the filters i nearly recked the pump ( i think).

He brought me a sample of what came out it was pure chip oil , u could see wee bits of food in it.

So do not use it folks its bad bad news.!

My car is a new V dubb polo btw, so i doubt that vw reccommend it.

 

[Gman]

I put a few tank fulls into my tdi passat when i had it. Car ran the same on it but then it was due a filter change. When the fuel filter came out it was full of watery *****. Used normal diesel from then on.

 

[D4LY]

i run it for a week or to in my old car it was ok but the fumes smelt like a bbq

 

[RMS_CLK]

Doesnt posses the same lubricating properties as normal diesel, hence ive seen many a wrecked pump or damaged injectors due to using it. Our warranty dept wont pay for any damage either because you should use reccomended fuel in the handbook.

 

[Jaystar77]

Yep, I agree with CLK. From the VW perspective - Don't do it.

 

[Marty Lad]

works best with strong older engines, uncle uses it in his old merc all the time

 

[rosie]

i run it for a week or to in my old car it was ok but the fumes smelt like a bbq

ur right my car smelt like a chip shop

 

[AndyK]

no problems with it if any thing using the BP Bio getting better miles to the tank and lot less of the black stuff out the back

 

[Jaystar77]

Taken from a reliable source.

When using biodiesel, please note the following points:

1. Biodiesel must conform to DIN EN 14214 Standard
2. The vehicle's performance may be reduced
3. The vehicle's fuel consumption may increase
4. Biodiesel is only stable and suitable for useage at temperatures above -10 degrees celcius. At temperatures below -10 degrees celcius gelling can occur.

Confirm with your manufacturer whether your vehicle can run on biodiesel or requires modification to do so. Some engines are not compatible.