Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - (88-95) 1.7TD - Can I mix Bio Fuel and diesel?

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Wed 9 Jan 2008 22:43
(88-95) 1.7TD - Can I mix Bio Fuel and diesel? - Rubber Ball
I have a diesel car (Isuzu engine) which previous owner ran on bio fuel.is it ok to refill with diesel when bio fuel is still in tank

{before anyone asks what car and engine, I've found the details via a forum search. Helps if you include that info to make the question less vague!}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/01/2008 at 00:41

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Thu 10 Jan 2008 16:48
(88-95) 1.7TD - Can I mix Bio Fuel and diesel? - Group B
If you mean proper biodiesel then yes normal diesel and biodiesel mix together no problem.

Edited by Rich 9-3 on 10/01/2008 at 16:50

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Thu 10 Jan 2008 19:08
(88-95) 1.7TD - Can I mix Bio Fuel and diesel? - Rubber Ball
I didn't know there was a difference between biofuel and biodiesel. I only got the car sunday it had a quarter tank of biofuel and i want to top up with diesel will it do any harm if i add some diesel
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Thu 10 Jan 2008 23:40
(88-95) 1.7TD - Can I mix Bio Fuel and diesel? - spikeyhead {p}
it won't do any harm.
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Fri 11 Jan 2008 15:47
(88-95) 1.7TD - Can I mix Bio Fuel and diesel? - quizman
There is a lot of confusion about biodiesel and biofuel.
I think that most if not all biodiesel sold in this country is only 5% bio and 95% diesel. This is OK for all cars sold here, as in France all derv is 5/95%.

But if the fuel is 100% bio it is not OK for most vehicles.
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Fri 11 Jan 2008 16:13
(88-95) 1.7TD - Can I mix Bio Fuel and diesel? - Chuckie888
From the age/worth and owner profile of the car, the previous owner probably ran it on Straight Veg Oil(SVO) which is definately NOT the same as biodiesel. The damage would be done in either case, so I can't see a problem. Maybe change your filter, it may be clogged.
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