Biodiesel is a non-toxic and biodegradable fuel that is made from vegetable oils, waste cooking oil, animal fats or tall oil. Some manufacturers now extend warranty coverage for new diesel powered vehicles to use lower blends of biodiesel, provided the fuel meets applicable standards.
Because it is also a naturally oxygenated fuel and contains very little sulfur and aromatics it is an extremely clean burning fuel. Producing biodiesel from animal fats may not be feasible enough to replace petrodiesel just yet because of its limited supply. Water can cause pitting in the pistons of diesel engines.
Biodiesel prices are expected to decrease as petroleum prices are expected to continue to increase in the world market. Biodiesel refers to the pure fuel before blending with diesel fuel. Biodiesel is safer for people to breathe.
Once you get the hang of it making biodiesel at home is a great way to cut your reliance on the big oil companies for your energy needs. We need to determine what the true balance is between good and bad from an environmental perspective.
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