Mechanics View on Biodiesel

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Scott Balding is a third-generation technician and has been working with diesel engines for about 34 years and currently leads the diesel technology department at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He is also a strong proponent of biodiesel. Listen as he shares his thoughts on the benefits of biodiesel and why it's a good fuel source.
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at last, some one with proper knowledge of engines giving a decent comment on biodiesel. i have friends who have not changed the filter after a while on biodiesel, but thats the chance you take. biodiesel is many more times lubricational than any other fuel, so guys saying its too harsh etc are misinformed. biodiesel must be well converted, and after a while standing it needs filtering to at least 5 microns. filters are cheap, and usually last a long time. here in the UK we can make 2500ltrs a year with no fuel duty or VAT, as long as its for your own use. over the last 10yrs I have saved 1000s of pounds. the down side, waste oil can be a bit nasty and smelly. Energy bills are all over the place at the moment, but making biodiesel is still less than 20p ltr to produce, thats if your oil comes free, as all mine does

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Scott Balding is a third-generation technician and has been working with diesel engines for about 34 years and currently leads the diesel technology department at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He is also a strong proponent of biodiesel. Listen as he shares his thoughts on the benefits of biodiesel and why it's a good fuel source.

biorotterdamforenergyconsu
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Would I be able to run biodiesel in an older 1970s tractor?

goodlifefarming
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Ran a grand voyager for 40, 000 on home made bio without a problem

JohnSmith-mwnd
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Thank you so much!!!! Totally awssome video, education and college program. Something to consider. Thanks for sharing!!!!

johnbehneman
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Yes, somehow it only cleans at low temperature.... In my case the same fuel line goes to two heaters. One heater's filter is located inside and has no issues. The other one is located outside and clogs up with a black fatty residue. The spec sheet of FAME says that it solidifies below 15 degrees C.

Nerd
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It also softens the paper in the filter and makes the fibers go flat so making them seem to be blocked when not.

rushymoto
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I think if going with bio diesel (since traditional is hi af -thanks brandon!), the engine or around the engine need to be modified, mentioning the filters acting different, DEF situation, egr system, heating elements since it freezes much faster then traditional etc. When traditional diesel price is hi, semi drivers may have to rely on other type of fluids ... maybe time to export cooking oil from different countries, idk 🤷‍♀️., ask "brendon"

eugeniujosanu
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Great video, information, you have a new subscriber and a high five(5)! Best wishes in careers for all instructors and students.

HenauderTitzauf
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I accidentally put B20 in my 2001 Cummins. Did I just ruin my truck? Please let me know. Thank you

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It's also hydroscopic meaning it absorbs water on a molecular level bypassing water seperators. This causes long term internal corrosion issues especially on newer vehicles with higher fuel pressures. I'd avoid it if I lived in a high humidity environment.

Agent_Smith_Official
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Do Biodiesel engines need DPF devices?

HappyHands.
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They take barges of chicken fat from Arkansas ship it down to Baton Rouge Exxon put it into diesel they have been doing that for a long time Exxon employee told me that that's crazy

robertambrose
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I heard that you should not idle for more than 5 minutes on biodiesel is that true?

joe_g
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Anyone using biodiesel or cooking oil for semi truck?

ontime
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So bio diesel has a cleaning property to it which shakes the gunk from pteeoleum diese loose ... fantastic 😊

HermitagePrepper
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Tell that to all the primary fuel filters I have to change in the winter months just to keep that wax flowing

jhenry
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I've heard it runs, but u gotta customize your rig, so it doesn't wreck fuel filters and pumps, and such, but I've seen em run city busses off em, and they smell like french fries as they go by... Might be worth thinking about considering diesel prices, and shortages.

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Sponsored video, obviously he doesn't have to deal with algae contamination himself as a driver would.

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I dont believe that bulshit, biodiesel is just low sulfur which is bad for your fuel pump and engine, the best diesel is premium diesel, period.

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