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MadHound Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-09-07 08:45 AM
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5. Conversion to biodiesel is easy
Any diesel engine can run straight biodiesel. The only change that you might have to make is to switch out the neoprene fuel lines for metal ones, not costly or tough to do. You can also make your own biodiesel, there are several sites out there that are selling their own biodiesel making kits(aprox. $2-3000 a kit, but well worth it considering that the fuel you're making only costs seventy to eighty cents a gallon). It is easy to make, the only waste you have is water and glycerin(which you can sell to a soap maker) and biodiesel is easier on your engine, promoting a longer life for your vehicle.

When you're on the road, I know that there are stations that sell biodiesel, mostly out west. I would get on the web and check.

My next pickup is going to be have a diesel engine, as will the tractor I buy. It isn't just a matter of money for me however, I'm simply trying to lessen my impact on our environment too.
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