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Disadvantage of using Biodiesel

May 30, 2010
Posted by Matthew King

Lower Energy Content: The energy content of neat biodiesel fuel is about eleven percent (11%) lower than that of petroleum based diesel fuel, resulting in a power loss in engine operation. Engine adjustment for the power losses could lead to violation of EPA antitampering provisions.

Engine Operation Problems: Neat biodiesel and higher percentage biodiesel blends can cause a variety of engine performance problems, including filter plugging, injector coking, piston rings sticking and breaking, elastomer seal swelling and hardening/cracking and severe engine lubricant degradation.

AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oils do not offer extended drain interval when using biodiesel fuels.

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