http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/813942.html

 

It's being sold for $.20 per gallon less than regular diesel, and can be used in any diesel engine with little or no modification

Wow, I always thought bio was supposed to cost more! Good deal!

 

With the recent increases in diesel prices bio is now cheaper in many areas of the country, even in a blend. Bio prices should actually come down in the future as more processing plants come on line.
The bio-diesel industry employed around 5000 people in 2002, by 2008 the number is projected to be over 180,000. It's a fast growing industry that isn't at the mercy of the middle-east and is a boon for the American farmer.

Many folks don't realize that prior to the coming of age of the bio industry that much of the soy oil that most bio-diesel is made from was a waste product. Most soybeans in the US are raised for animal feed, it is made into meal and the oil extracted to keep the meal from going rancid. The oil also does nothing for most animals, just passes though. Previously the market for soy oil was puny for the amount produced, mainly deep fry oil and paint. It won't be long till every last drop is used. Plant breeders had been breeding for soybeans with less oil for decades since the market was small, now they're going back the other way.

 

I'm excited about it. Working to find more local sources for it. The closest point is about 30mi out of my way, and adds about an hour do my ride to work. Ethanol, or E85, is another good option for the gasser crowd.

I was thinking about a project, wondering if something like this already exists.... Does anyone have a waypoint file for a GPS of public biodiesel pumps? Someone put this together for BMW motorcycle shops, and it's handy when traveling. If you need something the GPS can search up the nearest dealer. It would work GREAT for fuel stops. Say I'm on the road, I want to tank up, I can see that just 10mi off the highway there is a biodiesel pump.

 

There's this, but no GPS I know of yet
http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodi...s/default.shtm

 

Do you have to do anything to your truck to run it? How about warranty issues? I would really like to use it, but want to make sure it works OK.

 

Well, on the warranty issue I am pretty sure bio is not an approved fuel according to Dodge/ Cummins.

Having said that I have been running bio since January of this year & I love it. I have been buying it above Nashville but now a couple of bio pumps in the Knoxville area have opened up. 2 stations have b-20 and 1 has b-100. The closest to I-75 is the b-100 pump so I am going to take my drums there and fill them up. I typically run about a b-20 mix. The truck is quieter and smells much better. Have not noticed a mileage difference.

It doesn't seem to make as big a noise difference in the Ford but that may be because it is a louder engine in general. It might be more noticeable in the newer 6.0.

I know it is a microscopic drop in the foreign oil bucket but my biggest satisfaction is having reduced my dependancy by at least 20%

Now if I was just brave enough to try WVO

 

No need for lubricity additive with bio.
B2 (2%bio) has 60% more lubricity that straight #2 diesel. You'd probably have to add a gallon of additive to each tank to equal B2's lubricity, with B20 you would need to add 10 gallons of additive to come close. That would get expendsive real fast.
Anti-gel additive is recommended for colder weather.

 

Take a right at the rock that look like a kangaroo, then a left at the kangaroo that looks like a rock. Then you'll see the bio-diesel station.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1126872.htm

 

Called my local fuel supplier. They sell B100 in bulk, but in small, say 55gal, quantities it's not very cost effective. There are no local pumps. Closest is B20 and it's probably an hour out of my way.

He did say it was catching on. And was really super nice and friendly. Hats off to Conserv FS in Wacuonda, IL!

 

The only place around me is only open M-F 8-5. Don't they know I'm working then?...LOL

 

No BioDiesel even close to me in SE Wisconsin.

 

If I'm not mistaken Wisconsin is one of five states that have passed laws that all diesel sold will have to be a certain percent bio. Law takes effect in Minn and Iowa next year.

 

I know there must be a link to show all the bio-diesel fueling spots across the US, but can't seem to find it. Does anyone know of one?
I am taking a trip this fri and would like to find the stations that have it.
Thanks for any help I NEED IT I KNOW!

 

Above, Infidel posted this: http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodi...s/default.shtm