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I don't know much about making bio diesel but my cousin has been making it for almost a year now. He came over this morning and had me list his plant on Ebay saying that he can't make it any more since the gov't changed something in the oil and he hasn't been able to find out what additives to add back into it. Anyone know what he might be talking about??
Huh?
The only change made was the move to ULSD, required for 2007 and newer trucks.
Since there is virtually no sulpher in BD there is no problem.
BD doesn't require additives except anti gel in very cold climates.
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2006 F350 4X4 Crew Cab King Ranch edition strictly factory, for now.
Ok, got some more info. From what I'm told is they've been having trouble making bio since the oil they are getting is no trans fat oil. Are they screwing something up or is their something differnet about the oil?
Trans fat has nothing to do with making good biodiesel. You can use any vegetable or animal fat and make good fuel. It will vary in characteristics, but it will still be good fuel. I think someone is blowing smoke.
Yup
Chemically there is very little difference between animal and vegitable fats (oils).
What difference there is has to do with chain length and saturation, none of which makes any difference when burning it for fuel. It does affect gel/cloud points so it can affect cold weather usability and it can affect long term storability.
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2006 F350 4X4 Crew Cab King Ranch edition strictly factory, for now.
Trans fat has nothing to do with making good biodiesel. You can use any vegetable or animal fat and make good fuel. It will vary in characteristics, but it will still be good fuel. I think someone is blowing smoke.
That's what I was thinking, but like I said I know nothing about making bio.
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