Biodiesel
is a clean-burning, renewable fuel that is refined from
vegetable oils and animal fats. It can be blended with
petrodiesel in any proportion; and it can be used in any
diesel engine with little or no modification.
Typical
biodiesel blends sold at retail and wholesale are: 1. B5, or 5% biodiesel, 95% petrodiesel 2. B20, or 20% biodiesel,
80% petrodiesel
All
biodiesel sold commercially must meet the nationally
recognized standard for fuel quality, ASTM 6751. Diesel
engine manufacturers recognize biodiesel blends as an
attractive, renewable fuel. Most engine and vehicle manufacturers
have published statements acknowledging that commercial
biodiesel blends meet engine warranty requirements. Click
here to find each manufacturer’s statement.Biodiesel
offers many benefits over petrodiesel.
User
And Vehicle Benefits:
• Lower harmful particulate
and carbon monoxide emissions known to cause cancer
• Less smoke and unpleasant exhaust odor from your vehicle
• Improved lubricity over standard ultra-low sulfur diesel
• Cleaner injectors and fuel lines due to biodiesel’s solvent properties
• Little or no reduction in fuel economy
• Satisfaction that you are making a responsible fuel choice
Regional
And National Benefits:
• Reduced dependence on petroleum
• Improved air quality
• Enables a transition to renewable transportation fuels
• Stronger local economies from the added agricultural and commercial jobs
• Stronger national economy and a reduced national trade deficit
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