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GMcL · Apr 24th, 2007, 10:24

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.

Apr 24th, 2007, 10:24	#2
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 11:04 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	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. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS