Biodiesel performance
 This alternative fuel is getting very
popular. This is because of the rising costs of fossil
fuel and the fact that there is a lot of pollution due to
fossil fuel burning.
There is a lot to be said for alternative fuels but the
question on everybody's mind is how well does biodiesel
perform?
The answer is, this particular alternative fuel works
surprisingly well when compared to pure fossil fuel. An added
plus for it is the fact that when blended up to 20% (B20) no
modification of the engine is required.
- Cleans your engine: this fuel cleans the engine as it
is used. This improves the way the engine works and helps
it to last longer. When you first use this fuel it is wise
to check your filters as they will easily become plugged at
first. Signs of this will be when your engine becomes
sluggish .
- Environmentally safe: this fuel burns much cleaner than
fossil fuel. One of our biggest problems with fossil fuel
is the pollution it omits when burning. This results in the
proverbial smog and contributes to acid rain. Burning a
cleaner fuel will help to offset these environmental
problems and decrease pollution.
- Lubrication: it has been proved that Biodiesel has a
better performance than fossil fuels due to better
lubrication. This ensures that the engine will run
better.
- Faster ignition: this form of fuel will ignite faster
giving a faster start up.
A few problems include:
- Slower in winter: the oils used to make this
alternative fuel get thicker when cool and do not perform
so well in colder temperatures. Some engines have been
modified for this problem and have devices to warm the fuel
before it is used by the engine.
- Higher nitrogen oxide: This type of fuel produces more
nitrogen oxide in the air than fossil fuels. Additives are
used to resolve this problem.
The overall Biodiesel performance is good and this fuel is a
very viable alterative to pure fossil fuel. Some people do use
B100 or 100% in their engines, but this does require some
modification of the engine itself to keep it working well.
Others even make the fuel at home. Blends of up to B20
are safe for normal diesel engines and require no further
modification. So why not try this alternative fuel today and
save yourself some cash at the pump.
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