Where can i get bio in southern Ohio and has anybody seen a price on it. And is anyone running 100% bio?

 

Check out Biodiesel.org they have maps and stuff on where you can find bio.

Dave

 

Not many folks run 100% bio (B-100) nor is it as widely available as the blended bio.
At a concentration of of more than 20% (B-20) engine power and mileage drop off. You could probably run B-100 in warmer weather but when the cold comes gelling will be a problem.
With a B-2 blend the lubricity of #2 diesel is increased by 60%

 

If you can't find any locally, make your own! Here is an example of a do-it-yourself transesterfication processor, http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_processor5.html to make waste vegetable oil (WVO) into biodiesel. Home brewers say this can be done for less than 60 cents per gallon.

Here I can buy B100 bioD made to ASTM standards for $1.95 per gallon plus road tax, which equates to $2.51 per gallon. I'm currently running B5 in my truck from a public pump, and they charge the same price as regular petro-diesel which was $1.789 last time I filled up.

From what I can gather over at the tdiclub.com forums, those that run B100 in their VW TDI's do not necessarily experience any power loss or drop in mileage. I guess one would only have to try it in the Cummins to see, which I may be doing soon. BioD does have less BTU per gallon over petro and a higher cloud point, but a much higher flashpoint/cetane index and far less pollutants.

I understand there is currently federal legislation pending that would reduce the road tax on BioD as an incentive to use it. If petro prices continue to rise, this alternative fuel will become cost effective.

 

I'm running 100% bio in my cummins for quite some time now. I don't have reduced power, but my limiting factor with dino is the EGTs and bio runs a lot lower EGTs. Oil analysis etc don't differ from running dino. (At least in my case)
I had to replace the fuel lines due to too much restriction for my bombs and have no problem since the hoses are certified for bio (Gates AutoMaster multifuel 10mm)

Just my 2c

AlpineRAM

 

Alpine, I imagine it gets cold in Austria, what are you doing to prevent gelling?

 

From today's Boston Herald: http://news.bostonherald.com/localRe...rticleid=29129

 

Another bio article: http://www.mcall.com/business/local/...inesslocal-hed