Biodiesel is a fully renewable fuel that can be manufactured from
vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. Biodiesel is
safe, biodegradable, and reduces serious air pollutants such as
particulates, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and air toxics. Blends of
20% biodiesel with 80% petroleum diesel (B20) can generally be used
in unmodified diesel engines; however, users should consult their OEM
and engine warranty statement. Biodiesel can also be used in its pure
form (B100), but it may require certain engine modifications to avoid
maintenance and performance problems and may not be suitable for
wintertime use. Users should consult their engine warranty statement.
For more information on fuel blends of less than 20% biodiesel, please
see our site on fuel blends.


Advantages of biodiesel include the following:

 Virtually zero sulphur content
 Zero aromatic content (toluene and benzene)
 Comparable energy and power content
 Flash point of 300 °F against 137 °F for mineral diesel
 Significant reduction in particulates (soot) and hydrocarbons
 70% reduction of carbon monoxide emissions in diesel exhausts
 Non toxic and biodegradable
 Fully degraded from a waterway environment within approx 28 days
 Significant lubricant characteristics enabling a reduction in wear
 Extended efficiency for injectors and for all engines using ULSD
  resulting in lower maintenance costs


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