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Posts tagged "diesel"

Biodiesel Facts Reasons That You Should Consider Switching to Biodiesel

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Biodiesel Facts Reasons That You Should Consider Switching to it!

Some of the Biodiesel facts are top reasons you should consider switching to Biodiesel (BD), mainly because it is considered a “green” fuel. It is made from plant-based oils such as sunflower, flax, and soybean oils or the ubiquitous “vegetable oil.” But you can’t just pour vegetable oil into your gas tank. BD is a mix of vegetable oil and alcohol (usually ethanol, which is derived from corn). The glycerin inherent in the vegetable oil needs to be separated out, and then the BD must be mixed with the alcohol in the right proportions. You have to have a diesel engine for this green fuel to work.

Pros

* Biodiesel is renewable. Unlike fossil fuels, which will eventually run out, BD is plant based, so the source of the oil can be grown again.

* Diesel engines do well with the solvency and lubricating effect of this type of diesel fuel. Therefore, your engine maintenance costs will be less.

* You will save a great deal on fuel. It is also quite cheap. Some people “harvest” the massive amounts of cooking oil that restaurants throw out. Continue Reading Biodiesel Facts Reasons That You Should Consider Switching to Biodiesel Here

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Posted by admin - December 16, 2010 at 8:00 am

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Vegetable Oil as Fuel Pros and Cons of

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Vegetable Oil as Fuel Pros and Cons of

Vegetable Oil as Fuel Pros and Cons of, and with the use of it to power vehicle engines gaining popularity, it is also gaining viability as the technology improves. There are both pros and cons involved in using it to power vehicle engines, however. Here are some to consider.

Pros

1. Abundant – This oil is everywhere, especially if you include used cooking oil from restaurants. Even conversion kits, which allow you to convert this oil for use in a standard diesel engine, are easily obtained. Continue Reading Vegetable Oil as Fuel Pros and Cons of Here

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Posted by admin - August 25, 2010 at 10:25 am

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