Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - V reg 1.8TDi - Will it run on Bio-Diesel?

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Tue 20 May 2008 21:07
V reg 1.8TDi - Will it run on Bio-Diesel? - escortgti
Hi All,

I would like to know your thoughts on this product, i read it in an article in the Sunday post some of you's might also have seen it.

It is called a Fuel-pod and it makes Bio-Diesel by using eathier new or used veg oil and purifying it and adding methonal. i would consider purchasing it but have heard a lot of people on here saying not to put Bio-Diesel in your car.

i've just bought a V Reg 1.8 TDI Escort to commute to work which is 80 mile round trip so producing some of my own diesel would take the cost down would it be safe or would i just knacker my car?


greenfuels.co.uk/

Regrards,

Escortgti

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 20/05/2008 at 22:29

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Tue 20 May 2008 21:45
Bio-Diesel - Screwloose
Properly made bio-diesel is supposed to be a direct equivalent for mineral fuel. Many makers ban it because very little home-made "bio-diesel" is to the required BS standard.

With the soaring cost of base plant oil and the methanol and caustic soda making it a very nasty process; properly-made bio is only marginally cheaper.

Before buying/storing large quantities of methanol; check with your insurers and the local council. You'll also need to make proper waste removal arrangements.

Edited by Screwloose on 20/05/2008 at 21:45

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