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Originally Posted by blizzardwarrior7
In my opinion? No. I dont see the point in it. For one, the chemicals that go into biodiesel cant be all that good for the enviroment...Secondly its really not any cheaper than diesel...Thirdly the two people I know that have run it in their engines, (b100 I beleive) noticed a slight decrease in power, and in fuel economy. Here is a helpful link that lists pros and cons of it though 
Auto Review: Pros and Cons of Biodiesel |
Someone got a bad batch of Bio? Biodiesel is known to have a lower energy content than dino, so I can accept that fact. It comes down more to cost analysis. How much cheaper is B99? if it covers the loss in fuel economy, and is cheaper than dino I would run it. I run it and every form of it. I may be more radical in my ways but this is the second truck that I have bought to run B100 and WVO exclusively.
The chemicals that go into biodiesel being toxic? You tell me what is bad for the environment because that article didnt say one word about what its made out of. Well I will tell you what its made of, (1)Waste Vegtable oil that was destined years ago to go to the landfill or sprayed on your dogs food. (2) Methanol, derived from natural gas. (3) Sodium Hydroxide, this one I will throw you a little bone here, but nothing more than a puppy could handle. Its a caustic chemical in raw form, but when combined in the biodiesel process it attaches to the glycerin molecules and becomes soap!! Which by the way is environmentally friendly, its biodegradable. What is the end product of refining fuel? Ohh thats right
its roofing/paving tar!!!! Good thing they found a use for it, or we would be showing in that sh$t by now.
Comes down to it if its cheaper and covers the price analysis then I would run it if you want.