Buying a Biodiesel Car
If you want to start driving around in a biodiesel vehicle you will have to simply buy a diesel vehicle. There are some manufacturers that have developed cars that will take a B5 blend (Jeep Liberty is one of them).
Talk It Over with the Dealer
One of the best places to get information on what is being offered in your area as far as biodiesel cars is your local dealer. They know what the manufacturers plan to do, as well as the availability of biodiesel fuel.
Look at Reviews
There are plenty of online review sites that cater to the new generation of vehicles that support biodiesel fuel. Search for these in your webs browser and visit them. Join the conversations and ask questions about any pros and cons of biodiesel conversion. You will see that many people are quite satisfied with this new breed and will gladly state their opinion.
Make at Home
Biodiesel is still fairly new, and is being used in a blend with petrodiesel. The need for a specialized biodiesel engine has been pressing initiative in innovation. The biodiesel kits in the market allow you to make your own biodiesel for your own use. Using biodiesel kits is simple and uses everyday products like water, vegetable oil and methanol.
Cleaner Fuel
As biodiesel is clean burning fuel, it is cleaner than petroleum derived diesel oil as it leaves fewer hydrocarbons, some of which are known carcinogens. Biodiesel has been found to be environmentally friendly as it emits less carbon dioxide, sulfides and aromatics. It gives out less toxic fumes on burning. As said earlier, biodiesel emits 78 percent fewer noxious substances than regular diesel.
Engine Performance
Biodiesel affects the engine differently. Due to high water content, it is known to create problems like a lack of power in the engine. It also performs poorly in cold conditions, forming a waxy paste which reduces lubrication and blocks filters.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency for biodiesel has been found to be 11 percent less than that of normal diesel. You can opt for either pure biodiesel for your car, or you can opt for a blend with petroleum diesel. With a B2 (2 percent blend), you can significantly reduce emissions without much of an impact on mileage. Biodiesel also has a lower flashpoint than diesel, which means it requires less energy to ignite.
If you want to start driving around in a biodiesel vehicle you will have to simply buy a diesel vehicle. There are some manufacturers that have developed cars that will take a B5 blend (Jeep Liberty is one of them).
Talk It Over with the Dealer
One of the best places to get information on what is being offered in your area as far as biodiesel cars is your local dealer. They know what the manufacturers plan to do, as well as the availability of biodiesel fuel.
Look at Reviews
There are plenty of online review sites that cater to the new generation of vehicles that support biodiesel fuel. Search for these in your webs browser and visit them. Join the conversations and ask questions about any pros and cons of biodiesel conversion. You will see that many people are quite satisfied with this new breed and will gladly state their opinion.
Make at Home
Biodiesel is still fairly new, and is being used in a blend with petrodiesel. The need for a specialized biodiesel engine has been pressing initiative in innovation. The biodiesel kits in the market allow you to make your own biodiesel for your own use. Using biodiesel kits is simple and uses everyday products like water, vegetable oil and methanol.
Cleaner Fuel
As biodiesel is clean burning fuel, it is cleaner than petroleum derived diesel oil as it leaves fewer hydrocarbons, some of which are known carcinogens. Biodiesel has been found to be environmentally friendly as it emits less carbon dioxide, sulfides and aromatics. It gives out less toxic fumes on burning. As said earlier, biodiesel emits 78 percent fewer noxious substances than regular diesel.
Engine Performance
Biodiesel affects the engine differently. Due to high water content, it is known to create problems like a lack of power in the engine. It also performs poorly in cold conditions, forming a waxy paste which reduces lubrication and blocks filters.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency for biodiesel has been found to be 11 percent less than that of normal diesel. You can opt for either pure biodiesel for your car, or you can opt for a blend with petroleum diesel. With a B2 (2 percent blend), you can significantly reduce emissions without much of an impact on mileage. Biodiesel also has a lower flashpoint than diesel, which means it requires less energy to ignite.
