Originally posted by Sri Oracle
I just filled my tank this morning with B100.... where ever I travel I do so on soy oil, corn oil, WVO, or processed chicken fat.
Chicken fat?
Biodiesel is very common, first of all. I find it at about 40% of my normal fuel stops. Second of all, where are you getting B100? From what I know,
biodiesel is generally blended at B20 or below for CMV use, since higher blends require some minor modification to the fuel delivery system in the
vehicle.
And third, I think you're mixing up two different fuels. Biodiesel (B20 and under) is very common now, especially among truck drivers. It requires no
modification to the vehicle, but has been reported to cause fuel filters to clog early the first time it is used. In contrast, cooking oil (which can
include chicken fat) can be used with modifications to the vehicle, but it is not available commercially due to the limited supply. Some small local
fleets use cooking oil exclusively, collecting it from local restaurants. I have seen a lot of pop science shows mix the two up, but they are very
different things.
Watch that fuel filter, and happy driving!
TheRedneck
