Biodiesel

chris73

So lenny3 - any update as to the reliability of the supplier, and the quality of the fuel?. I notice that on the veggiediesel forums they are getting quite a sceptical review.

lesleystrawson

My husband bought 400 litres from a guy in Liverpool off Ebay a couple of months ago. Unfortunately had to have it delivered which bumped the cost up a bit, but still much cheaper than the pumps. Put it in my S Reg Citroen Xsara Turbo Diesel. Went ok for a few weeks, then had problems with the starting, so did consider a 50/50 mix, however after a bit of exploratory work it turned out that 2 out of 4 of the glow plugs had packed in. Now these have been renewed it is working fine. Takes a little while to get used to the odour (my car has now been christened the 'Chip Shop Express'!!), and we are awaiting the colder weather to see how she starts then, but so far, so good.

BTW, anyone got a diesel bowser (road worthy with brakes) they want to sell?

chris73

Well the company on Ebay don't seem to want to answer their emails, so thats immediately put me off giving them my business, coupled with the fact that they hide their Ebay feedback - not a good first impression think i'll leave well alone!.

Thanks for the tip Lesley, however Liverpool is too far away from me to justify the meagre saving. I guess i'll just have to keep using fossil fuel and contributing to global warming then. Considering that some would have us believe that the earth is in it's death throes and with its dwindling resources these viable, alternative fuels don't half seem like rocking horse sh1te to find!.

Murphy_The_Cat

rdwarr wrote:

A warning. I tried vegetable oil in my car and it ran really badly for a few minutes before conking out completely! I've got a feeling this is only meant for diesel cars, not petrol ones.

reposted [STRIKE]to give everyone else a laugh[/STRIKE] so that other peple don't make the same mistake.

MTC

P.S. just reposting some previous advice that I had put on these Bio fuel threads.

Using home made bio fuel will invalidate the warranty on your car - user beware

lenny3_2

Have used 50l of the new Biodiesel made by "express Biodfuels" (tel:07977 456835) in my 2.0dti Zafira so far & it is running great.

chris73

lenny3 wrote:

Have used 50l of the new Biodiesel made by "express Biodfuels" (tel:07977 456835) in my 2.0dti Zafira so far & it is running great.

Okay thanks for the update and review. Just contacted them and they don't deliver to this area either :eek: . 3 MONTHS i've been looking for a supplier *DRAMA*

How about the greenies do something productive and post up a list of where WE CAN buy alternative fuels?.

rdwarr

Murphy_The_Cat wrote:

reposted [STRIKE]to give everyone else a laugh[/STRIKE] so that other peple don't make the same mistake.

Actually the original post was to give everybody a laugh - I didn't really do that and wouldn't want to drive round smelling lik a chip shop anyway I would try running with Extra Virgin Olive oil but it just reminds me of that mystifyingly attractive lady from "On the Buses".

Murphy_The_Cat

rdwarr wrote:

Actually the original post was to give everybody a laugh - I didn't really do that and wouldn't want to drive round smelling lik a chip shop anyway I would try running with Extra Virgin Olive oil but it just reminds me of that mystifyingly attractive lady from "On the Buses".

You classy gadger !

MTC

Marek_3

If you live in the Manchester Area, there is a forecourt specialising in Biodiesel
called Green Gold Biodiesel. They sell Basic 5 (B5) and Pure 100 (B100), which
retails at just below supermarket prices. You have to be a member to buy Pure 100.
Annual membership is £10 per year.

If you're interested in using biodiesel, you can contact Green Gold on

https://www.greengoldbiodiesel.co.uk
Green Gold Biodiesel
100 Fairfield Street
Manchester
M1 2WR

0161 273 4356
07716 031 849

The forecourt is just behind Piccadilly train station, which is handy.

Murphy_The_Cat

Marek wrote:

If you live in the Manchester Area, there is a forecourt specialising in Biodiesel
called Green Gold Biodiesel. They sell Basic 5 (B5) and Pure 100 (B100), which
retails at just below supermarket prices. You have to be a member to buy Pure 100.
Annual membership is £10 per year.

If you're interested in using biodiesel, you can contact Green Gold on

https://www.greengoldbiodiesel.co.uk
Green Gold Biodiesel
100 Fairfield Street
Manchester
M1 2WR

0161 273 4356
07716 031 849

The forecourt is just behind Piccadilly train station, which is handy.

ummm, but the prices that those people are charging are actaully dearer than real diesel fuel - as in guarenteed stuff, bought from a petrol station.

MTC