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Car Forum / Australian Car Forums / 4x4 Cars (Australian group) / August 2006

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Bio Diesel is it good?

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Sean Taylor - 16 Aug 2006 14:57 GMT
Having an 86 4 runner 2.4 was told the other day about
new diesel just hit the west here. What's the side effect of
running this Bio Diesel, and what's in it.
The old truck is old now with 360k on the clock don't
want to shorten its life.
Garry Beattie - 16 Aug 2006 16:58 GMT
> Having an 86 4 runner 2.4 was told the other day about
> new diesel just hit the west here. What's the side effect of
> running this Bio Diesel, and what's in it.
> The old truck is old now with 360k on the clock don't
> want to shorten its life.

Hi Sean.

My mate has been making his own Bio-Diesel for quite some time now, and runs
his old (late 80's) model Toyota Landcruiser on it and he has not had any
trouble at all.

He only uses his Bio Diesel and has not put any normal diesel in for well
over 6 months.

His wife, while he was away, recently used up all his stocks of Bio Diesel
and had to put in some normal diesel from the servo and she made the comment
that she did not think the car ran as well on the normal diesel.

I am not sure if there are any negatives about it, that I have heard anyway.
No doubt others may have a different story for you though.

Best regards

Garry
The Kook Wrangler - 16 Aug 2006 23:42 GMT
> Having an 86 4 runner 2.4 was told the other day about
> new diesel just hit the west here. What's the side effect of
> running this Bio Diesel, and what's in it.
> The old truck is old now with 360k on the clock don't
> want to shorten its life.

Instead of asking here, where opinions are a bit like bung holes -
everyone has one.

Why not use google and the words "bio-diesel" to appropriate effect,
you will find any amount of "testimonial" type comment from those who
have used bio-diesel, however you will also find hard scientific
investigations/evaluations/studies and trials.

Dunno about you, but I'd let those be my guide as to the possible long
term implications (if any) of using biodiesel in your particular
vehicle.

You will also find any amount of material that will tell you "what's in
it", and at any degree of complexity (or not as that case may be) that
you desire.

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gary/linda - 18 Aug 2006 09:40 GMT
its good get into it i have a 86 runner on 50/50 cooking  oil diesel blend
30000k no wuckers honest
> Having an 86 4 runner 2.4 was told the other day about
> new diesel just hit the west here. What's the side effect of
> running this Bio Diesel, and what's in it.
> The old truck is old now with 360k on the clock don't
> want to shorten its life.
Gonz - 18 Aug 2006 22:59 GMT
I have a fish and chip shop and I have 2 guys fighting over the used oil.
gary/linda - 20 Aug 2006 01:24 GMT
wheres your fish shop lol
>I have a fish and chip shop and I have 2 guys fighting over the used oil.
Trev - 19 Aug 2006 14:03 GMT
I have a 85 4Runner 2.4 (300K km) and have run it on 20% Vege Oil for a
while now with now problems.  SAFF have about 40 outlets in SA but only 3
sell 100% bio diesel.  The 4Runner is running sweet and I seem to be getting
better economy.  I'm yet to try it staight.
See http://www.farmersfuel.com.au/

Trev

> Having an 86 4 runner 2.4 was told the other day about
> new diesel just hit the west here. What's the side effect of
> running this Bio Diesel, and what's in it.
> The old truck is old now with 360k on the clock don't
> want to shorten its life.
Jim - 20 Aug 2006 08:38 GMT
> Having an 86 4 runner 2.4 was told the other day about
> new diesel just hit the west here. What's the side effect of
> running this Bio Diesel, and what's in it.
> The old truck is old now with 360k on the clock don't
> want to shorten its life.

I ran "Gull" 20% bio/Dino in WA recently and was pleased with the results.
 
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