Free Diesel - Relief From High Priced
Fuel
Using biodiesel in your diesel engine is one way to
fight rising fuel costs. The idea here is that the higher
the percentage of "bio" blended into your diesel fuel the more
money you are saving. I think of it a $$$ per gallon
instead of miles per gallon.
Biodiesel is the name for a
variety of ester-based oxygenated fuels made from animal and
vegetable oils. The concept of using vegetable oil as a
fuel dates back to 1895 when Dr. Rudolf Diesel developed the
peanut oil fueled engine. Diesel demonstrated his engine at the
World Exhibition in Paris in 1900.
Today biodiesel is primarily
made out of soy or canola oil. Buying
biodiesel keeps your diesel costs down and farmers in
business.
Running on Biodiesel fuel is also good for the environment and
reduces
emissions as much as 80%.
Owners of
vehicles with diesel engines can use biodiesel fuel
without having to make any engine modifications. Some hoses may
need to
be changed because vegetable oil degrades most types of
natural
rubber. You can go to the website of the National
Biodiesel Board
you can find plenty of information about where to buy biodiesel
in
your area. There is an interactive map that allows you to
locate Bio-diesel retailers nearest to your home.
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