Warning - B30 diesel fuel

[Deleted member 2636]

I've just seen this on UK Campsites regarding B30 diesel fuel. It might save some-one an expensive repair

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Biodiesel is produced from oilseed rape, sunflower oil, used frying oils and palm oil. Unless a vehicle has been specifically designed to use it, this can damage cars.

In the UK all diesel contains up to 7% biodiesel. In France the proportion is similar, However, a B30 diesel blend (containing 30% biodiesel) is also available in France (and other parts of Europe), and it is this that has caught out some British caravanners. B30 is only suitable for vehicles specifically designed to use it.
Journalist and experienced continental caravanner Mike Cazalet believes the problem is that various seals in the fuel system are not suitable for bio fuel. He advised: “The seals may not fail immediately, which is why people who have filled up with the wrong fuel often think they’ve got away with it, but the seals probably will, expensively, fail.”

Motor manufacturer Nissan, along with most other manufacturers, advises customers to use only conventional diesel fuel, and Volkswagen says the use of B30 may invalidate the engine and exhaust system warranty.

A few filling stations in the UK also sell the B30 blend – Morrisons supermarkets has stocked this at its forecourts.

To avoid problems, we advise:


Stick to conventional diesel fuel
Avoid B30 – look out for the B30 label and possibly an orange pump
Use B30 only if you have established with your car’s manufacturer that your vehicle is able to run on this mix

 

[guyd]

or an old merc / peugeot engine'd vehicle will be fine - check the biodiesel lists for compatability.

 

[Deleted member 2636]

or an old merc / peugeot engine'd vehicle will be fine - check the biodiesel lists for compatability.

Have you got a link to one or two of these lists please?

 

[guyd]

nope - I run veg oil (WVO) in my car, and I cant use veg in the lorry in France as its illegal.

 

[Deleted member 13859]

I think if in any dought dont use it, it could save you a fortune in repairs to the engine.


tranivanman

 

[Deleted member 775]

or an old merc / peugeot engine'd vehicle will be fine - check the biodiesel lists for compatability.

most diesels exept the common rail ones are ok on bio or veg oil so i have been informed. but mercs are ok for shure my c class 250 d car i have now is fine although i have not yet run it on veg oil. not realy worth the hassle as most veg oil is not far off the price of diesel and at 50mpg who cares

 

[guyd]

Waste veg is nigh on free - a bit of filtering and settling in a tank in the garage, lob in 10% petrol to thin it a bit, free motoring....

nearly.


But - lots of cars will not take it - old basic diesels with Bosch fuel pumps are generally ok - ie most european stuff - but lucas pumps are not ok - ie most british stuff..

Biodeisel is a differnt matter - my old car - 2006 nissan navara - with a 2.5 litre renault engine ran fine on bio.