Dave1980

Morning All

I know its been done a million times on here after researching it but does anyone run their car on bio diesel?. I have seen that this place is near me and at the 10pence a litre they have quoted me i will am extremely tempted.

http://bristolbiofuel.com/index.html

What would happen if i chucked it straight in my saab 2.2 diesel?.

RICHARD J

iTrader: (4)

As long as it's been made properly it's fine. Some manufacturers slate it due to the methanol issues but I know people who've used it for a few years with no probls.

Dave1980

same as what i thought too, just dont want to chuck a tank in it and do damage. my saab engine is an older diesel engine so not like modern diesels. might try half a tank with some proper diesel and see how it goes. have to mix it a bit i guess if its getting colder to stop it congealing.

David Lock

How do I notify HMRC that I am using cooking oil in my vehicle?

If you use cooking oil, and/or produce biodiesel or any other fuel substitute for use in your vehicle you must contact HMRC in order to 'Make Entry'. This is to record details of where the fuel is made (or used) and to register your activity with us. You will receive information on how to record your fuel use and pay the Excise Duty due.
Please note: 'Making Entry' of your premises does not authorise you to produce a particular type of fuel or give approval to your method of production.

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No free lunches in this bloody country I'm afraid. You might as well use red and take a chance. At least you won't stuff your fuel pump.

dl

Dave1980

You can use it legally as long as you keep a log of how much you use by way of book and reciepts.

IIRC you can use 2500 litres of bio fuel per year, personal use without paying tax on it. If you go over you pay tax on all 2500 litres.

hodgy0_2

i've heard you need a bosch fuel pump too

and best replace your fuel filter too

Dr Hu

I think I'd do a 50/50 - can't see that doing any damage - and it halves your costs....

hodgy0_2

i'm no mathmatician but would it halve your costs?

only if the veg oil was free

Nimbus

after paying £1.40+ for normal diesel, I think 10p would seem free...

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Very vague...Bosch make 100s of different pumps; That gossip is likely to be associated with the old non-common rail pumps, and only with a few with the rotary style or the the in-line pumps found on old truck/plant engines.

The Lucas/Delphi CAVs are no good (even on normal diesel ), and the Bosch VPs (VP-44, VP37 etc.) are fussy. I think The Bosch VE pumps need different types of seals etc. Thats not to say they won't run, or can't be modified to use it, but how much mix fuel/bio mix/bio type is acceptable and how long it'll keep running before somthing packs in is the issue...3yrs? 5 yrs? etc.

If it was an old shed, and I had a few spare pumps and injectors handy, combined with my skill/ability to swap/fix it should they die I'd try it. But otherwise for someone who can't DIY on cars or has a £2000+ fuel system, I wouldn't reccomend it, unless the car manufacturer says it ok (none that I know of).

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

my 306 runs on svo no problem even in this weather.

Felix.

Have a look here.....

http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/

and here.....

http://www.graham-laming.com/bd/ecosystem/ecosystem.htm

Tips and info on the manufacture and use of bio fuels and a useful forum too