Combines Soy Biodiesel

[camaro92z]

I have been using B-20 Soylect Diesel in my semi, a Freightliner w_11.1l Detroit Diesel for over a year now. It's been a good experience!, increased power, increased MPG, no problems. Ted CenOH

 

[John_W]

Go to www.google.com and plug in "soy biodiesel" or "biodiesel" or "alternate energy" and you'll get enough info for a 100 papers. The Bio-Ag Engineering department at ISU has just gotten a big grant to educate folks on biodiesel fuel so they should have a lot of info, and if I am not mistaken there are professors there that have been working with bio-fuels for years. Much research has also been done in Germany, Austria and Sweden.

 

[scooter]

I have been running b10 (10% blend) and hve had no problems whatsoever. I think I see less smoke, do not notice any loss of power. I hear when you first run it the biodiesel has a tendenacy to clean the system and may actually plug the filters until clear. This is not the biodiesel, just the junk in the fuel. Once clear- it apparently is OK. I did not experiece this. It does need to be properly blended. Once blended, no problem. Here is the National Biodiesel Board website: http:__nbb.org_ WHY AREN"T All FARMERS DEMANDING THEIR SUPPlIERS DElIVER at least a 5% blendIJ It is available all over Ohio, I assume, most other states. Call you soybean association or checkoff offices for a list.

 

[farmboy]

John W We are going to talk to the professors here at ISU about it, that is the department we are in. We are interested in the experiences you folks have had with it since so many hours are put on the equipment and in varying conditions. I appreciate the info though. Adam

 

[chadh]

we have been running a 5% blend in our farm equipment for 2 years now. haven't had any problems. things i have noticed: less smoke, oil seems to stay cleaner longer(doesn't get black as soon) and i think alot of the atvantages are ones your not supposed to notice, internal wear should be less due to extra lubricity. only thing we don't do is run it in the winter months due to the change in the gel temp. post some questions on here and i will try and answer them. chad healey

 

[farmboy99]

www.biodiesel.org will have some info

 

[newguy]

Check out the following link. This is the 2nd year that some of our city buses have been using a canola bio-diesel. Good luck http:__www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca_org_transit_biobus.asp

 

[John_W]

Adam The University of Idaho has been working with biodiesel fuels for about 25 years now. They have conducted several long term tests and demonstrations including trucks going over 100,000 miles on straight biodiesel. The also ran a T800 Kenworth semi for 200,000 miles on a 50_50 mix of diesel and biodiesel made from used french fryer oil which was actually soy bean oil. They also have tractors running on biodiesel. Check their web site or give them a call.

 

[scooter]

Ohio Soybean Association has a membership drive going on and they recieved a grant to promote biodiesel. So a 5 cents discount for up to 2000 gals of biodiesel ( $100 value ) included with with a membership. Another easy 'send in' coupon of $25 dollars and 10% TSC discount should take care of the membership costs. The soybean association is the policy focused association for the soybean industry. Remember, checkoff funds can not be used to lobby. Call 1-888-SOY-OHIO wiith questions. By the way I use 10% blend year round with no problems for 3 years.

 

[dath]

I would be interested in your finding. I would like to switch to BDiesel but am unsure of its effect on older machines.