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If biofuels were readily available, would you use them?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by ninesix, Mar 18, 2011.

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  1. Mar 18, 2011 #1
    ninesix

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    I know there are only 1500 biofuel locations throughout the US, but would you use them if they were more common?

    If not, then why?
     
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  3. Mar 18, 2011 #2
    Lilbit

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    With bio-diesel, there would have to be a solution to the winter problems with the fuel gelling up too quick.
     
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    Pablo-UA

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    some engine makers do not recomend to use BioDiesel.

    And never use biodiesel for CRD engines
     
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    Lilbit

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    The funny thing about the diesel engine is that it was originally designed to run on vegetable oil or peanut oil.
     
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    I would use every bit of it, in the west coast I don't have to worry about freezing and if so, They do make heaters for fuel.
     
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    Pablo-UA

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    Volvo makes engines for BioDiesel and DME. They make heated fuel lines (ThermoLine) and other things, but in places where it is really cold, nothing helps, exept of Nordic Fuel and tank and filter heating.
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2011 #7
    Lilbit

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    How much extra does that stuff add to the cost of the truck/engine?
     
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    I would have to know a heck of a lot more about it than I do now. AND, there would have to be some type of advantage to using it. Say maybe it was cheaper than regular fuel?????????
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2011 #9
    ninesix

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    Benefits: I would say alot cheaper. Someone could offer it now at $2.50/gal and most engines don't use any modifications.

    As stated above, cooler temperatures do have an affect on the biodiesel.

    I'm surprised as commodity prices sky rocket why most truckers don't hop on biodiesel. I only ask because i'm not a trucker, just struck my curiosity.
     
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  12. Mar 18, 2011 #10
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    I would assume changing the fuel filter would require smaller intervals.
     
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