V70 on Biodiesel cutting out after 1 min

louismullen · Dec 27th, 2009, 12:45

Hi All
This is my first post. I own a 2003 v70 2.4 diesel.
Have had it running on good quality biodiesel about one year.Most time the tank would also have some normal diesel. Recently we have cold weather +2 to -6 degrees centegrade. Yesterday when I started the car and drove about half mile the engine stopped. I was able to restart it but after one min it would stop,
I was able to drive home by restarting a few times.

Anyone any ideas. I know that maybe the biodiesel is getting cold. is there sensors somewhere cutting the fuel supply

Louis

Clan · Dec 27th, 2009, 12:56

change the fuel filter , commercial diesel has addives for the winter to prevent congealing and waxing in cold temperatures .. volvo only allow a max of 5 % bio diesel you could see some big bills coming up soon ...

louismullen · Dec 27th, 2009, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

change the fuel filter , commercial diesel has addives for the winter to prevent congealing and waxing in cold temperatures .. volvo only allow a max of 5 % bio diesel you could see some big bills coming up soon ...

Ok will do this. however i have put about 50000 miles so far with biodiesel without any problems ????

CTCNetwork · Dec 27th, 2009, 14:06

Hi,

Might help to actually post this in a more relevant section. Either one relating to V70 (and not the 700/900 series!) or perhaps the Diesel section.

Moved to Diesel Section...

Des. . .

louismullen · Dec 27th, 2009, 14:14

hi Des

Thanks

louis

Clan · Dec 27th, 2009, 14:15

I dont have any experience of running on Bio deisel , but with LPG , valve trouble can start to happen after 50000 miles on some volvo engines with non volvo LPG kits . So these are slow processes to cause premature wear ..

ravenbluemoon · Dec 31st, 2009, 17:43

May be worth getting something called "Coldflow", as Bio does start to gel at a higher temperature than diesel, I've run mine at 50% all the way down to -6C though without additive, but I suppose it depends on the state of your fuel filter (I replace mine religiously at every service, whether needed or not...).

Dec 27th, 2009, 12:45	#1
louismullen New Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2017 00:00 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: dundalk	V70 on Biodiesel cutting out after 1 min Hi All This is my first post. I own a 2003 v70 2.4 diesel. Have had it running on good quality biodiesel about one year.Most time the tank would also have some normal diesel. Recently we have cold weather +2 to -6 degrees centegrade. Yesterday when I started the car and drove about half mile the engine stopped. I was able to restart it but after one min it would stop, I was able to drive home by restarting a few times. Anyone any ideas. I know that maybe the biodiesel is getting cold. is there sensors somewhere cutting the fuel supply Louis

Dec 27th, 2009, 12:56	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	change the fuel filter , commercial diesel has addives for the winter to prevent congealing and waxing in cold temperatures .. volvo only allow a max of 5 % bio diesel you could see some big bills coming up soon ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 27th, 2009, 14:06	#4
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Might help to actually post this in a more relevant section. Either one relating to V70 (and not the 700/900 series!) or perhaps the Diesel section. Moved to Diesel Section... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Dec 27th, 2009, 14:15	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I dont have any experience of running on Bio deisel , but with LPG , valve trouble can start to happen after 50000 miles on some volvo engines with non volvo LPG kits . So these are slow processes to cause premature wear .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 27th, 2009, 14:14	#5
louismullen New Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2017 00:00 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: dundalk	hi Des Thanks louis

Dec 31st, 2009, 17:43	#7
ravenbluemoon New Member Last Online: Sep 9th, 2016 13:34 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mansfield/Gothenburg	May be worth getting something called "Coldflow", as Bio does start to gel at a higher temperature than diesel, I've run mine at 50% all the way down to -6C though without additive, but I suppose it depends on the state of your fuel filter (I replace mine religiously at every service, whether needed or not...).

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