S40 (New) Engine 2.0D : - Bio Diesel? Say what now?

Bigmunkynutz · Aug 10th, 2010, 10:32

As you may be aware i recently bought an 05 plate 2.0d S40, I was reading through my handbook when I saw a part that said i could add a %5 RME Rape Methyl Ester (Bio Diesel) mix too my fuel.

What does this mean?

Where would you buy this stuff?

Is it cheaper than diesel and is it really worth it? i mean with a 50 litre tank your only talking 2.5 litres of this stuff.

I suppose i'm asking whats the point??

Metblackrat · Aug 10th, 2010, 11:16

The stuff at the pumps currently has up to 7% biodiesel added (7% is the max to retain BS approval).

Biodiesel is manufactured diesel made from rapeseed oil etc. Bio has a nasty habit of killing DPF and and can cause oil dilution if used in too greater quantities.

I use shell who traditionally use less biodiesel, and virtually nil in V-Power diesel which is synthesised from methane gas.

SiRS2000 · Aug 10th, 2010, 18:15

From my understanding Bio Diesel is not good for modern complicated diesel engines, unlike the bone shakers from the 80's & 90's which will run on chip fat all day long if you wish.

Aug 10th, 2010, 10:32	#1
Bigmunkynutz S40 Owner Last Online: Jun 16th, 2013 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Warrington	Bio Diesel? Say what now? As you may be aware i recently bought an 05 plate 2.0d S40, I was reading through my handbook when I saw a part that said i could add a %5 RME Rape Methyl Ester (Bio Diesel) mix too my fuel. What does this mean? Where would you buy this stuff? Is it cheaper than diesel and is it really worth it? i mean with a 50 litre tank your only talking 2.5 litres of this stuff. I suppose i'm asking whats the point?? __________________ 05 Plate S40 SE Sport

Aug 10th, 2010, 18:15	#3
SiRS2000 Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2022 09:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swindon	From my understanding Bio Diesel is not good for modern complicated diesel engines, unlike the bone shakers from the 80's & 90's which will run on chip fat all day long if you wish. __________________

Aug 10th, 2010, 11:16	#2
Metblackrat Senior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 22:29 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hatfield	The stuff at the pumps currently has up to 7% biodiesel added (7% is the max to retain BS approval). Biodiesel is manufactured diesel made from rapeseed oil etc. Bio has a nasty habit of killing DPF and and can cause oil dilution if used in too greater quantities. I use shell who traditionally use less biodiesel, and virtually nil in V-Power diesel which is synthesised from methane gas.

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