Make your own Bio-Diesel..

Go here: Bio-Diesel

I saw this on TV show TRUCKS! today.

The host said the cost per gallon was somewhere around $.70 per gallon....

The machine to "brew" it is $3000 but would pay for itself rather quickly with Diesel at $2.20 per gallon here..

Cheers

[Nix]

That's awesome!! Thanks Tough Guy, that made my day!! Especially considering I missed Trucks! today...

The opportunity to make your own "Greasile" is interesting. That unit shown on the show, however, is apparently a dicey company in accordance with those who "do the deed."

http://forums.thedieselstop.com/ubbt...b=5&o=&fpart=1

I haven't looked into this too closely, but what really concerns me is the idea of adding methanol to the mix...

[Noal]

As always something comes out to make things look so simple and easy. MEOH is used in the bio-diesel process, but to what extent in this process is unclear. The business I am in we manufacture bio-diesel, while it is an easy process, it is a lot more complex than one might thing. I would hate to ruin my $45,000 rig on $.70 cts a gallon exsperiment.

[DmaxMaverick]

The methanol doesn't stay in the final product. It is either boiled off into the atmosphere, or distilled, condensed, and reused, depending on the equipment you use. The fuel is water-washed, but there is no (virtually, or less than pumped #2) water in the final product. It's all part of the process, and necessary to crack the hydrocarbons from the oil and remove impurities. It would be nice if the Duramax was compatible with B50 or better. I'd be makin' it. Mixing it at only 10% or so wouldn't be worth the hassle.

[Noal]

DMAX, I couldn't have said it better myself. Didn't want to add that much detail. You definetly know the process. Being the Duramax is only recommented for B-5, I can't see the benefit to make either.

[olehoss]

Noal, I can buy B100 here in the Phoenix area but am concerned about the mix for the duramax. Where did that info come from?

[Noal]

Go to page 5-2 in your Duramax Diesel Supplement Book.
The big problem with using a Higher grade than B5 is temp's you will incurr and the lubrication qualities. I for one am veery much into a lower price for my fuel, and I do feel Bio-diesel is a good alternative, I plan on keeping MY Truck for a lonf time. As time goes I am sure the process will get better, but I have to protect my investment. That is one of the reason's I read this forum.
Last I often wonder if some of the problems the others have had with injectors has been because of this. I guess I should ask. Last, do the pumps at the station tell you the B value, I haven't noticed here in the Houston Tex area.

OK, I'm a bit confused. The lubricity of biodiesel is supposed to be better correct? What influences of temperature are you referring to, cold/gelling? Or is the lubricity better till the temps climb?


We snuck over to the Renewable Eneregy Fair yesterday and I snagged a jug of B100. Figured to try it in the lawnmower first and maybe my JD3720 next.