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Originally Posted by GMcL
I asked Volvo this question when I bought my S60 D5. I was told no.
I have read many forums on running bio diesel. It's recommend, when switching from oil based diesel to bio that, the fuel filters be replaced after the first tankful.
However, this does not mean that a Volvo D5 will run without problem on bio diesel as I'm not sure what materials are used in internal seals (bio fuel works as a solvent) and what the lubricity of bio diesel is compared with oil based diesel for the pump.
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An ancient thread I know but thought I should share my fairly recent experience for anyone considering running bio - my 180k miles-old injectors all failed after a year on B100 (lack of lubrication to the injectors apparently), but hard to tell definitively if it was the culprit:
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...22#post2487422