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Rich-K

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Can I use Bio Diesel?
15. Apr 2011 at 13:29

Can any one tell me if my Y reg Vectra 2.0 dti will run on bio-deisel without any problems. I did run my previous car an Omega 2.2 dti on bio-diesel for approx 10000 miles, but ended up with fuel injection pump failure. Not sure if there is a connection, as the meg had had several owners, and was highish mileage, with an unknown service history, and was only regularly serviced during my 12 months of ownership.

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tunnie Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 22520 London, W3 Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD (LPG'd) & BMW R1200 GS	Re: Can I use Bio Diesel? Reply #1 - 15. Apr 2011 at 13:45 Bio fuel from the big brands like BP/Shell or home brew DIY stuff? Big branded stuff should be fine, but with home brew it all depends what ratios of fuel/oils you use. Don't think the pumps like the fuel being too thick
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JamesV6CDX Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3202 Gloucestershire Gender: Drives: 2002 (02) 3.2 Retail MV6 in Star Silver with Leather	Re: Can I use Bio Diesel? Reply #2 - 15. Apr 2011 at 14:13 As Tunnie says, PROPER biodiesel, that has gone through the correct washing, filtering, titration processes etc, will be fine. SVO/WVO usually a no-no in the 2.5td though
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Rich-K Newbie Offline Posts: 22 West Yorkshire Drives: prev.Omega 2.2 dti cd estate. currentl Vectra 2.0 dti cdx estate	Re: Can I use Bio Diesel? Reply #3 - 15. Apr 2011 at 14:34 Not quite home brew, but not shell/bp. I have found a local supplier, their website is :- www.greenworldbiodiesel.co.uk/ Any comments will be appreciated Thanks
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Re: Can I use Bio Diesel?
Reply #4 - 15. Apr 2011 at 14:43

Rich-K wrote on 15. Apr 2011 at 14:34:

Not quite home brew, but not shell/bp. I have found a local supplier, their website is :- www.greenworldbiodiesel.co.uk/

Any comments will be appreciated

Thanks

That price looks very competitive Thumbs Up!

I'd maybe give them a ring and ask them what ratio of vegetable oil to diesel they use?

I've no idea what blend/ratio is ideal, but some members here run their diesels on Bio fuels and will know whats best Thumbs Up!

Do you break V6's as often as TheBoy? Then you need tunnie's towing services, recovery costs are just the humiliation of being towed by 2/3's of an engine

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