Comments on: How do I run a diesel van on biodiesel?

By: Green N

Green N — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:38:03 +0000

You need to take the following into account:

- Biodiesel fuel can damage rubber hoses in some engines, particularly in cars built before 1994. You should check with the manufacturer before using biodiesel to see if you need to replace any hoses or rubber seals.

- Biodiesel can wax at low temperatures (the solution is to add anti waxing additives to the fuel, which allow its smooth operation even in very cold weather conditions or blend with mineral diesel).

By: richard b

richard b — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:58:30 +0000

you can just fill the tank and run the engine on 100% biodiesel with the possibility of only minor issues cropping up. those being leaks from fuel hoses and “O” rings not rated for biodiesel. start by running biodiesel, and check for leaks from time to time. if any crop up, replace the lines and “O” rings with biodiesel rated items. if no leaks crop up, dont worry about it.

By: Nata T

Nata T — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:08:01 +0000

since you can not run pure 100% biodiesel in any car all year round unless you live between the 30th paralells, you will need to mix with regular diesel.

Also, make sure you have lots of money, biodiesel costs more than reqular diesel.

By: McJames

McJames — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:05:54 +0000

Zac’s right you just have to put the bio diesel in the tank its the same as regular diesel but way cleaner

By: Zac

Zac — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:29:17 +0000

If I’m not mistaken I’m pretty sure you just fill up the tank and run it like normal. The engine runs on bio-diesel, it doesn’t have to be outfitted with anything specific as far as I know.