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Biodiesel is a vegetable oil-based fuel that runs in unmodified diesel engines - cars, buses, trucks, construction equipment, boats, generators, and oil home heating units. Biodiesel is usually made from soy or canola oil, and can also be made from recycled fryer oil (yes, from McDonalds or your local Chinese restaurant) or an other vegetable oil or animal tallow. Read more...

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Fuel Sipping European Wagons

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With fuel prices hovering near or passing $5 gallon these days, I thought it would be worthwhile to post an article touting the current models available in Europe. The fact that they have been paying similar or higher prices over there for many years...

Posted to Biogrove on 06-16-2008
Cheapest 40+ MPG Sedan

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Dave Vanderwerp reviewed the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI in a recent article of Car and Driver and concludes that its the “cheapest 40+mpg sedan.” His June 2008 review follows a Jared Gall “first drive” article in February of 2007 — its been a long wait...

Posted to Rich on 06-08-2008
Official EPA Estimates for New VW TDI Sportwagen

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These came in a bit lower (quite a bit) than earlier predictions but the first wave of "affordable" Clean Diesel Vehicles is on the way. Officially Official: EPA rates 2009 Jetta TDI at 30/41mpg Posted May 21st 2008 8:36AM by Sam Abuelsamid...

Posted to Biogrove on 05-21-2008
Making a large batch of biodiesel (video)

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In these four videos, you'll see how to set up a small-scale biodiesel production facility. They feature Graydon Blair of Utah Biodiesel Supply . This is part 5 in the series. <- Previous Part I - Introduction to Biodiesel Part 2 - How Biodiesel...

Posted to natescape on 05-19-2008
New Injector Boasts of Reduction in Diesel Vs. Gas Engine Premium

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A new injector by Continental claims it allows more precise metering of the fuel pulses, allowing for reduced fuel consumtion and emmisions reductions by as much as 35% over current injectors. This is claimed to allow elimination of the NOx aftertreatment...

Posted to Biogrove on 05-05-2008
Titrating oil for biodiesel (video)

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In these four videos, you'll see how to titrate your oil to determine the acidity of the oil before converting it into biodiesel. They feature Graydon Blair of Utah Biodiesel Supply . This is part 3 in the series. <-Previous | Next-> Part I...

Posted to natescape on 05-03-2008
Making a small batch of biodiesel (videos)

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In these two videos, you'll see how to easily make a small batch of biodiesel. They feature Graydon Blair of Utah Biodiesel Supply . This is part 3 in the series. <- Previous | Next -> Part I - Introduction to Biodiesel Part 2 - How Biodiesel...

Posted to natescape on 04-23-2008

General Biodiesel

New Homebrew Website

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I've been writing stuff on homebrew for years and finally decided to post it on the internet. It I've gotten a good enough start that I dont feel bad about the lack of content. I've got a lot more, but I have to reformat, revise and update it so I'll be adding a little each week as I'm able. - http://www.m... Check it out and let...

by RickdaTech on 07-06-2008
Making a batch with different types of WVO

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I was wondering what problems (if any) I would have if I take WVO from different sources (and different types) and mix them together to make a batch of BD. All the oils titrate about the same, I guess I'd have to do a titration once they're all mixed together... <...

by pym on 07-06-2008
TDI Touareg Biodiesel Problems, or so they say...

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To make this short, I need advice, from anyone willing to respond. I have been through hell with my 2006 v10 TDI Touareg and my use of biodiesel. ... summary, I bought the vehicle used with 14K miles and immediately filled it with spec B20 near my house. At around 15K, the check engine light came on. I took it to VW, and the dealership diagnosed the...

by touaregblues on 07-05-2008
Biodiesel Switch

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well i got a 96' f250 ford 7.3 powerstroke fuel injection, and im wondering how much will it cost to swtch to biodiesel, ill be using my own gas tank as it has 2 tanks, but im just wondering what it will cost to convert it, as diesel is 4.60 now, i aslo get 15-18 MPG, 18 MPG with a diesel additive, which i thing thats good

by cwocea on 07-05-2008

American Biodiesel

IN SEARCH OF DFW AREA HOMEBREWER

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Looking to trade information, on supplies, known advantages, and possible collection site for WVO. I live in the Dallas area and have made 70 gallons thus far. It seems that getting the WVO is my biggest problem.

by JoeV on 07-06-2008
Biodiesel for tristate area businesses or municipalities

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Drake Energy represents a manufacturer and distributor of a 'rateabl... supply of biodiesel for the tri-state region and we have two fuel oil companies so far in NJ who can provide a blended fuel to end users, so don't hesitate to contact us with questions or requests for supply quotations. 646-248-79...

by DrakeEnergy on 07-06-2008
17 Potential retail bio diesel outlets in North NJ???

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supposedly it is in the process with a gas station owner who owns 17 stations in north NJ. ... else here about this? who it is??

by TDI wagon on 07-09-2007
N. California wvo sources

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Hello all, I recently finished my processor (150 gal net) and am looking for WVO sources in the area. Im inbetween grass valley and colfax, but could travel to auburn, nevada city, and maybe even a bit further for the right amount of oil. Im looking to do between 2 and 3 batches a month to feed my truck, my dad's truck and my mom's VW, and my...

by DanInCA on 06-20-2008
South Texas - Corpus Christi

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Good morning, ... there any people in the South Texas - Corpus Christi area making biodiesel? Which methods are you using? Are there semi regular meetings to share info and learn new technologies... growing Jatropha Curcas here? Anyone with land available for Jatropha Cur... making bioplastics?... clcheek@yaho...

by ccheek on 04-18-2008