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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: nadlad on 30 September 2006, 01:17

Title: bio diesel
Post by: nadlad on 30 September 2006, 01:17

am thinkign of using bio diesal in my 02 plate golf 100 pd just wondering if its safe what are the advantages disadvantages.
bio i hear is 100% safe and at 55p a litre is a fraction of the price.

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: richandhazel on 30 September 2006, 10:31

Doesn't look like there is any problem:-

http://www.rixbiodiesel.co.uk/warranties.htm

Just wish we could get it here, down South. Guess it will come eventually :undecided:

http://www.rixbiodiesel.co.uk/

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: nadlad on 30 September 2006, 10:48

i was just curious whether it was safe or not and everyoen tells me it is, its supposed to be compatible witht he newer diesla cars such as my neighbours 55 plate audi he says he gets  slightly less miles to gallon but same performance out of it at 55p a litre he fills his tank for 22 quid and does 450 miles. am fillign it up with bio tomorrow

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: arnoldlog1 on 30 September 2006, 17:30

have you seen those kits where you can make your own bio diesel?? how cool is that!!!

at 55p a litre what blend is it? and i'd check with vw i think b4 i tried it, don't you have to service your car more if you run on bio diesel?

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: Mantamad on 30 September 2006, 23:59

Interesting, heard the name but never looked into it before, according to the list, there is a garage 2 miles from where I work, might give it a try.

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: Rhyso on 01 October 2006, 19:15

don't you have to change the fuel filter more often as bio diesel is slightly thicker and therefore clogs it up ???  :undecided:

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: nadlad on 01 October 2006, 22:55

whats a fuel filter really 10 pound u save double that on a full tank anyway.

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: richandhazel on 02 October 2006, 12:11

Here's a useful search facility for finding your nearest supplier:-

http://www.pipelinecard.org/BiodieselSearch.aspx

Nearest one for me is 22 miles away :angry:

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: arnoldlog1 on 02 October 2006, 18:51

has anyone tried it yet?? if so what blend have you tried? how much was it? and what was performance like???

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: nadlad on 02 October 2006, 22:03

79p a litre for me works fine better performance just halfs ure life of a fuel filter, and u dont need to mix it click ont he link above its compatible with all tdi engines made by vdub from 96 onwards

Title: Re: bio diesel
Post by: richandhazel on 03 October 2006, 10:41

Existing Diesel Vehicle Warranties for 100% Biodiesel Operation:-

Audi
Personal cars
All TDI models since 1996
 

Volkswagen
Personal cars
All TDI series since 1996, new Sdi series (EURO-3)