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Hi one and all
I could really do with some advice regarding using Biodiesel over winter ? during the summer i have been using veg/diesel mix of about 50/50 % for the past 2 years and i have never had any problems however during the winter months i have always used 100% derv. This year i am thinking about using Bio and if all goes well i may even purchase a bio plant kit for the garage and try making the stuff myself, my main question is can bio be used over the winter months also any advice would be much appreciated .. and Marky do you know the best places to get any bio in the NW ooh and do i need to change my fuel filter ?

thx
Samantha
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markymoan · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 20:13 Post subject:

I'm waiting for a price on Bio as my son recently bought a 306tdi, I'll tell you as soon as I get one.
As for running it in winter, it depends if they have put a winter additive in there, if not try crown oil in Bury to see if they sell it.
You can use petrol to stop the fuel waxing but I would do a jam jar test in the freezer so you get the % right without putting to much in.
I guess about 5% would be ok to -15ish

Yours
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Mark
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sambrads · Guest

Hi Mark
Thanks so much for the info was looking online heywood morrison's are selling it at £106 so no point in that then, a place called Bio-D in Rochdale are selling it at 74p mmm spotted Crown oil at heapbridge so might give them a bell tomorrow at some point too ... yeh never thought about popping some in the freezer i'll defo give that a bash and thanks for the info in asking regarding a winter additive ... do you have to change the fuel filter when switching to bio or can i just run the tank low on derv and then blast bio in ?

Thanks again hun

Sam
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markymoan · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 21:42 Post subject:

The morrisons stuff isnt bio its a blend, 5% bio I think Confused

Is Bio-D the one on Ashworth road ?
No need to change the filter, the veg oil will have cleaned the tank out anyway

PS. proper bio is diesel, its just made from new oil rather than the stuff that comes from underground Smile

The only issue is cold weather and you allready hit on that.
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sambrads · Guest

Thanks for that help Marky hun ... Bio-D is at unit 4 A&A complex lawton street Rochdale OL12 OLQ ... tel 07948124721 hope this helps i'll let you know tomorrow if they are ok or not i'll be checking to see if there is any winter additive in there bio and if it's 100% or not i'll also check Crown and a few other places.

Thx again
Sam
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sambrads · Guest

Ok update ... Bio-D has gone and is no longer so has Bioflo from Rochdale ... But just filled up at Greenworld in Slaithwaite 89p and he said it's tested down to -16 and i should be fine using it so fingers crossed .... so far so good
Thanks again for the help Marky

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markymoan · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 17:22 Post subject:

Is the place on Ashworth road still there ?
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sambrads · Guest

Oooh i dunno what was it called and how far up ashworth road was it ? any idea's on price too ?

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markymoan · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 20:52 Post subject:

Its a small place on the Rochdale end, he makes it in his barn, last time I went it was £15 for a 25L drum.
A phone call to a freind a couple of weeks back said it was 65p Shocked

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DAVID's J99P · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 21:03 Post subject:

Mr Mark
Would I be ok using bio in my 3.0ltr with the tempermantal injectors or should I leave well alone???
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markymoan · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 21:10 Post subject:

If its properly produced then I cant see a problem, All diesel has about 2% bio in anyway.
The problems start when people cut corners and then its nasty stuff Rolling Eyes

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richard wilkinson · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 21:20 Post subject:

markymoan · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 21:29 Post subject:

Like I said, Properly produced, theres stuff out there I wouldnt use to oil rusty bolts Laughing

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DAVID's J99P · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 21:38 Post subject:

Thanks guys
We'll await The Great One's imput

I have 2 Bio places listed on Markys link both within half a gallons return trip so the economics make sense
however i do hear what your saying...
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markymoan · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 21:52 Post subject:

I think there is a BS standard now Question

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