WVO Or Bio-D
 

With the fuel prices on the steady rise again, was wondering if anyone was giving more thought to a two tank WVO conversion like mine or brewing Bio-D. Got any questions or discussion about it, post it up and we'll get some information flowing!

Running straight vegetable oil (SVO) is a huge risk with the newer diesel engines found in most new cars and trucks.

Biodiesel is approved by the US Department of Energy as a "direct alternative to regular diesel fuel"

Vegetable oil is approved as only food.

There are good reasons for this.

It's not hard to make your own biodiesel and it wont ruin your engine. In fact, most diesel engine manufacturers now approve its use.

If anyone here has any questions about biodiesel, or needs help, let me know.. I'll be glad to do whatever I can.

Can I post a link to my website here?

Yes you can but also do please back up what you said here with facts.
Vegi oil will hurt your engine? Explain that with something besides opinion.

How could it hurt anything when it makes your exhaust smell like french fires? lol

The only drawback to running WVO over Biodiesel is needing a two tank system to heat the vegi oil. Dumping straight cooking oil or WVO into your tank and not heating it can cause some problems.

That is true of Vegi oil straight, but not of bio-D. Bio needs no heat, vegi needs 180* f to drop the viscosity to the same as diesel fuel.
You hit the nail on the head nate.

So how do I decide which one would be right for my application?

Reliability in all condtions is first priority for me.
Space needed to make it is not too much of a concern.
Looking for around 500 RWHP

I wouldn't think so, but could I run into any problems running these alternative fuels through a diesel fueled heater, like the Espar heaters?

The main thing with WVO is filtration and getting a good source for the oil. Ya really cain't make biodiesel yourself as you have to get raw soybean oil or another type, process it, and then blend it with diesel fuel.

Both are going to hurt you compaired to conventional diesel as they have a lower centane rating. But nothing that is going to be that big in the scheme of things.

Straight Bio-D is not blended with diesel at all.
Straight vegi will give you "almost" the same hp rating as diesel with a little lower mpg rating but not a noticeable hp difference.
I reccomend the straght vegi oil conversion kit as apposed to biodiesel for cost, ease of use and overall reliability.
I can explain this more if you have more questions so feel free to ask.

True it doesn't have to be blended, thats just whats common I guess. Don't see many B100 pumps.

Yes, your right, B10 or B20 is more common at the pump i guess. Of course here in Oklahoma, there are no Bio-D pumps at all.
People who make there own i think use is straight i think.