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Re: What is so bad about bio/soy diesel?
Biodiesel is a solvent that can clog your fuel system if you have gunk in your tank. It will eat rubber hoses and seals in older models, but the main problems are (were) a lack of uniformity of Biodiesel. ASTM standards have helped, but a guy making it in his garage may or may not make good fuel. There is also a slight increase in NOX emissions which could be an issue with the 2010 EPA regulations on new motors. We also have LSD & ULSD diesel in the market place now, and fuel stations just don't have enough tanks to offer a variety of fuels.
As production capacities increase I would expect to see it more available, but I think many companies are still waiting to see what crop or product will be the most economical fuel producer before investing too much in factories.
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Chris
2002 F350 6-speed 444 CID. XLT, Heated Seat, 393,000 & counting.
“Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” Will Rogers
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