Going Biodiesel
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Ok Anzelina... here's a summary... Biodiesel is a fuel that is made from a mixture of vegetable oil and regular diesel. It comes in different grades. Some ppl run off SVO (straight veggie oil) quite literally running their cars on used cooking oil. The higher grade stuff is mixed because it needs to keep a lower viscocity. On new diesel cars you don't have to worry about any conversions, but on older diesels you should look into getting a tank filter because this fuel is so clean it acts like a solvent and cleans all the crud off the inside of the tank, possibly causing clots in the engine.
Note: this idea is not new by any means, the inventor of the diesel engine had the idea to run it off peanut oil back in the 1800's. What makes this so relevant to our society now is the state of affairs oil consumption has gotten us into. By going biodiesel, you will no longer rely on imported oil, and you won't be using a non-replenishable natural resource. Dig?
Also, I have an 05 Golf TDI and it doesn't stink at all, and sounds like a miniature big rig, which is just kinda funny. It's not loud.
Here's one persons experience going biodiesel:
http://www.transmitmedia.com/gol…Sorry for rambling but I think if more ppl were aware of these benefits, there might actually be some major positive changes.