got an little interview for school for those of you using bio-diesel

[95dodgectd]

here are the questions. i know some may simple to answer but just answer as many as possible there are only 15 of themi would like to thank anyone and everyone who answers any or all of the following questions.

1. How has using bio-diesel affected you?

2. Has using an alternate fuel made you consider buying another diesel poered vehicle to save money with better fuel mileage?

3. Do you make your bio-diesel or buy it pre made?

4. Has switching off of #2 effected your truck in a negative way?

5. Did you fuel mileage increase when you switched?

6. What made you switch fuels?

7.Did you do any research before switching?

8.How did you find out about bio-diesel?

9. Do you think there will eventually be a cost for the used grease?

10. Do you know anyone else,who is considering doing the same thing?

11. Do you see this as temporary or permanent?

12. What are some other alternate fuel sources?

13. Do you think the president will push for research on bio-diesel?

14. Do you have to pay for the waste grease?

15. Have you considered veggie oil for fuel?

__________________
97: rclb 4x4 4.10's isspro egt and boost gauges, tow mirrors,6"bully dog exhaust 4kgsk, star wheel cranked, #0 plate ff.kdp tabbed 15.5* 256rwhp, 563rwtq with a slipping tranny.

[DieselBurps]

Originally Posted by 95dodgectd

here are the questions. i know some may simple to answer but just answer as many as possible there are only 15 of themi would like to thank anyone and everyone who answers any or all of the following questions.

1. How has using bio-diesel affected you?
I am less affected by the pump prices.
2. Has using an alternate fuel made you consider buying another diesel poered vehicle to save money with better fuel mileage?
I've now had 4 diesels in the family. We currently have 2 Dodge trucks.
3. Do you make your bio-diesel or buy it pre made?
I make my own.
4. Has switching off of #2 effected your truck in a negative way?
No.
5. Did you fuel mileage increase when you switched?
No.
6. What made you switch fuels?
It started off as an experiment.
7.Did you do any research before switching?
For almost a year.
8.How did you find out about bio-diesel?
Most of my research was done on the internet.
9. Do you think there will eventually be a cost for the used grease?
There already is - if you don't establish a relationship as a good customer with the supplying restaurant.
10. Do you know anyone else,who is considering doing the same thing?
Yes.
11. Do you see this as temporary or permanent?
Permanent.
12. What are some other alternate fuel sources?
Self generated methane - does this question really matter?
13. Do you think the president will push for research on bio-diesel?
He already is.
14. Do you have to pay for the waste grease?
No.
15. Have you considered veggie oil for fuel?
It is my primary fuel.

A '95 converts pretty easily too...

[95dodgectd]

thank you for answering that rather simple questionaire, what has to be done to a 95 to run on bio-fuel or veggie oil.

__________________
97: rclb 4x4 4.10's isspro egt and boost gauges, tow mirrors,6"bully dog exhaust 4kgsk, star wheel cranked, #0 plate ff.kdp tabbed 15.5* 256rwhp, 563rwtq with a slipping tranny.

[Cummins]

My Answers:

Originally Posted by 95dodgectd

1. How has using bio-diesel affected you?
Better milage = more money in the bank.

2. Has using an alternate fuel made you consider buying another diesel poered vehicle to save money with better fuel mileage?
Yes, looking into a smaller car like a volkwagon or something similar for her.

3. Do you make your bio-diesel or buy it pre made?
Buy it Pre-made

4. Has switching off of #2 effected your truck in a negative way?
Not that i have noticed.

5. Did you fuel mileage increase when you switched?
Maybe 1 mpg if that.

6. What made you switch fuels?
Better milage, Cheaper.

7.Did you do any research before switching?
Yes, Alot.

8.How did you find out about bio-diesel?
Father in-law got me into it when he started making his own.

9. Do you think there will eventually be a cost for the used grease?
Yes, some place around here are already charging.

10. Do you know anyone else,who is considering doing the same thing?
no.

11. Do you see this as temporary or permanent?
Permanent.

12. What are some other alternate fuel sources?
Havent researched this subject enough to have a confident answer.

13. Do you think the president will push for research on bio-diesel?
Hopefully.

14. Do you have to pay for the waste grease?
No.

15. Have you considered veggie oil for fuel?
Yes.

__________________
1999 EXT. Cab Long bed, auto trans. 3.55 rear end 4X4
Vulcan 1/2" Big line kit, relocated pump to frame. Fuel pressure guage mouted next to radio. Stage 3 Jammers . 4" dual exhaust.
00 Red Trans Am WS6. 6spd T-tops, Borla exhaust, Hurst shifter
98 Black Z28 A4 SOLD
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64...z8/sigpic2.jpg

[DieselBurps]

Originally Posted by 95dodgectd

thank you for answering that rather simple questionaire, what has to be done to a 95 to run on bio-fuel or veggie oil.

For Biodiesel:
Not much - these trucks have metal fuel lines - any rubber lines in the mix would need to be replaced with synthetic (alcohol compatible) lines - biodiesel will melt the normal rubber. Plan on either flushing the fuel tank or going through a few filters - a 11 year old truck probably has deposits formed in the fuel tank and the biodiesel will work as a great solvent to clean them out - and clog some filters.

For WVO:
You want to heat up the grease before pushing it through your injection pump. 150*-160* F is a good temperature to shoot for. At that point the viscosity is fairly close to that of diesel. Most people use secondary tanks, several heating systems - ending in a coolant-based heat exchanger. You can run a secondary pump - or tap into the stock fuel pump.

Where you drive dictates how much heating you need and where you need it. Also - if you end up getting partially hydrogenated oil - or have to deal with snow and ice in the winter, you'll need a heated tank, heated fuel lines, a heated filter and that final heat exchanger. Check out:

www.plantdrive.com
www.frybrid.com
www.greasecar.com
www.greasel.com
http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/groupee/forums

Frybrid has a lot of links to research papers, vehicle fuel system diagrams and a decent forum for questions.