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Fuel any diesel engine with biodiesel.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Dennis O'Brien
1310 D Street #1
Marysville, CA 95901
 
(530) 741-0427
  1. What is Biodiesel?
  2. Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegetable oil?
  3. Is biodiesel used as a pure fuel or is it blended with petroleum diesel?
  4. Is it approved for use in the US?
  5. How much biodiesel has been sold in the US?
  6. How do biodiesel emissions compare to petroleum diesel?
  7. Can biodiesel help mitigate "global warming"?
  8. Is biodiesel safer than petroleum diesel?
  9. Does biodiesel cost more than other alternative fuels?
    When reviewing the high costs associated with other alternative fuel systems, many fleet managers have determined that biodiesel is their least-cost-strategy to comply with state and federal regulations. Use of biodiesel does not require major engine modifications. That means operators keep their fleets, their spare parts inventories, their refueling stations and their skilled mechanics. The only thing that changes is air quality.
  10. Do I need special storage facilities?
  11. Can I use biodiesel in my existing diesel engine?
  12. Where can I purchase biodiesel?
  13. Who can answer my questions about biodiesel?
  14. What is a "mini-batch"?

This information is reprinted here by special permission from the National Biodiesel Board. For further information, please visit their site at www.biodiesel.org.

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