1st 100% Bio-Diesel at the pump, Shropshire

[slimjim]

Not sure how accurate the "1st" in the country is...

but apparently Bishops Castle is having 100% bio at the pump ...

Anyone going to try it? Jason?

I think I may give it a go...

 

[Chemical Al]

Just down the road from me

 

[Chemical Al]

http://www.wasteless.co.uk/html/biodiesel.htm

 

[slimjim]

Kool, kool.... I dont know where it is! LOL!...

I know Bishop's wood.... is it near there?

And do you know the name of the station?

 

[Chemical Al]

Union Street Garage
Union St
Bishops Castle
SHROPSHIRE
SY9 5AJ
01588 638349

 

[slimjim]

SWEEEEEETT....

Might fill up tonight!

 

[slimjim]

DOH!

it's actaully MILES from me

Thought it was Bishops Castle way

Might make a treck over there to try it though...

 

[Chemical Al]

Its going to be about a 75mile round trip for you from telford.

Its only a small garage you might want to ring and check its open

 

[Shuntis]

I find it funny who eventually I could be running my car on the oil of one of the plants I am most allergic to

 

[slimjim]

How the hell did you find out you were allergic to rape?

 

[Shuntis]

I'd have thought anyone was allergic to rape

I stayed out in the country not too long ago with 2 massive fields of rapeseed next door on 2 sides... I have never suffered so much in my life...

What they say about rapeseed not causing allergic reactions is rubbish...

 

[basstard]

I'd request more information to the pump man to understand if and how the stuff has been thinned,,, normal 100% veg oil is too thick for our injectors, both PD and non PD,,,

 

[Chemical Al]

says it should be introduced gradually (5% of a tank first and so on). I would try it if i drove a £500 run around, but ill wait until its a bit more tried and tested with the PD engine i think.

 

[jonathanp]

Hello shuntis, chris isn't it?

 

[slimjim]

says it should be introduced gradually (5% of a tank first and so on). I would try it if i drove a £500 run around, but ill wait until its a bit more tried and tested with the PD engine i think.

I'd request more information to the pump man to understand if and how the stuff has been thinned,,, normal 100% veg oil is too thick for our injectors, both PD and non PD,,,

It's actually biodiesel... not just veg oil...

and as my motor is NON PD ... I should be fine!

although the 75mile round trip may kind of defeat the object

I will try to find out how much it is ..... Im presuming it's only going to be a couple of pence shy of the real thing.

 

[Chemical Al]

ill pop over there tonight if i get chance (if not, at some point over the next few days) - will be shut but may be able to get a price off the sign for you.

 

[slimjim]

ill pop over there tonight if i get chance (if not, at some point over the next few days) - will be shut but may be able to get a price off the sign for you.

That's kool.... as long as it's no trouble.

Might give them a call.... Plus im going to scour their site about the "standard" of fuel.

 

[Shuntis]

Hello shuntis, chris isn't it?

Lo matey

It is me yeah

 

[slimjim]

Seems like a two month process....

Converting to Biodiesel

When starting to use biodiesel in vehicles that have been running on mineral diesel, biodiesel should be introduced gradually as described above. Starting with a blend of approximately 5% biodiesel. Therefore, before filling up, you need to have a reasonable idea of the capacity of your fuel tank. Most vehicle handbooks will specify the size in litres. Then calculate 5% of the capacity e.g. if your tank holds 50 litres, 5% is 2.5 litres. Put in biodiesel up to 5 % of the capacity of the tank and then fill up with mineral diesel.

Depending on your type of vehicle (see list of biodiesel compatible vehicles) you can either continue using a 5% blend each time you re-fill or gradually increase the biodiesel blend ratio to your chosen level. If you decide to use a higher percentage of biodiesel, the rate at which you increase it is up to your judgement but, for example, it could be:- first tank 5%, second tank 10%, third tank 20%, fourth tank 40%, fifth tank 60%, sixth tank 80%, seventh and subsequent tanks 100%.

When you have reached your required level, you can switch freely between that level and 100% mineral diesel as required. You would only need to repeat the introduction process should you use mineral diesel consistently for a prolonged period.

 

[sssstew]

its strange they say you should do that but dont give reasons why...