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Re: 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI and Biodiesel [gagrice]
by mitch9
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Oct 24, 2005 (11:15 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 23, 2005 10:24 am)
I infer from Willie's website that he hasn't modified his car, and all else I've read suggests only to keep an eye on the hoses and fuel pump seals containing "elastomer compounds incompatible with biodiesel." Since I'm not experienced in under-the-hood matters, am I safe to assume that this would be something any good car mechanic can do? It would be great to hear from anyone else doing this. I'll let you know how it goes for me.
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- #136 of 170
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Bio-Diesel all over the World
by yerth10
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Oct 29, 2005 (3:36 pm)
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If you go to
http://www.greencarcongress.com/
today (2005/10/29), you will see lots of news about bio-diesel.
USA, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, etc are constructing bio-diesel plants.
It seems that BD has 1 unit input & 3 unit output ratio. Thats better than Ethanols 1 : 1.5 input : output ratio.
Anything edible can be converted into Bio-diesel.
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- #137 of 170
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Re: Bio-Diesel all over the World [yerth10]
by gagrice
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Oct 29, 2005 (9:28 pm)
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Replying to: yerth10 (Oct 29, 2005 3:36 pm)
Biodiesel is also much safer to handle and transport. I think it is a good alternative as soon as we get a few more diesel cars on the market here in the USA.
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- #138 of 170
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Re: Bio-Diesel all over the World [gagrice]
by bhill2
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Oct 31, 2005 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 29, 2005 9:28 pm)
I don't think we need to wait for more diesel cars. Just about every big rig burns diesel and can use biodiesel. It can simply be added to the existing petro-diesel. We can gear up biodiesel production as quickly as we want and will be able to use all of the output immediately.
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- #139 of 170
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Re: Bio-Diesel all over the World [gagrice]
by falconone
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Oct 31, 2005 (1:06 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 29, 2005 9:28 pm)
Since you are familiar with the product I have an interesting question for you. Why aren't big trucking companies embracing bio-diesel to cut down on their costs? Wouldn't it be a no-brainer? I think it's a fantastic idea. I also think that the economy would support an infrastructure that made bio-diesel easily accessible. I'd be interested to know if it can also work in home heating applications as well.
Lastly, I hope that by 2007 we start to see some Asian diesels in the market place.
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- #140 of 170
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Re: Bio-Diesel all over the World [falconone]
by gagrice
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Oct 31, 2005 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: falconone (Oct 31, 2005 1:06 pm)
Willie is selling to truck stops all over the country. San Diego is coming on line with 5 stations by the end of the year. Most plants are producing at maximum capacity.
http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/services_truckstops.html
http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/index.html
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Re: Biodiesel vehicles [Sylvia]
by aef
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Oct 31, 2005 (8:05 pm)
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Replying to: Sylvia (May 25, 2004 11:20 am)
Hello one and all: I currently use biodiesel purchased from a commercial pump. i appreciate the consistent and standards and am quite happy using biodiesel. I have had no problems. I drive a 1981 300-D. I find that for my work I need a car with more pick up so am looking into the ford escape hybrid, which may suit my professional needs.
My two cents -
aef
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Re: Biodiesel vehicles [aef]
by falconone
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Nov 01, 2005 (4:02 am)
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Replying to: aef (Oct 31, 2005 8:05 pm)
Did you have to modify the fuel lines?
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- #143 of 170
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biodiesel for 30 cents a gallon!
by gagrice
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Nov 05, 2005 (12:51 am)
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Brendle, 64, heats his house and his greenhouses and soon will power his Benz with an unusual, cheap fuel source: used french-fry oil.
“I just really enjoy the fact that stuff doesn’t get wasted,” he says.
OK, that and the fact that he is heating his Green Meadow Farm for the bargain price of about 30 cents a gallon.
http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/18240
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- #144 of 170
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Re: biodiesel for 30 cents a gallon! [gagrice]
by falconone
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Nov 05, 2005 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Nov 05, 2005 12:51 am)
Great article. One man's quest to heat his home and greenhouse with french fry oil. He did have to spend 10grand for modifications. This would NOT work for the masses. Though biodiesel is interesting, can you imagine if every house wanted to run this type of fuel. NOT ENOUGH.
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