Members vehicles running biodiesel or vegetable oil
Introduction
Below is a table of members vehicles running alternative fuels, along with any problems experienced and cures they have implemented.
This is not an endorsement of any make or model, and biopowered will not accept responsibility as to a vehicles suitability to run alternative fuels, but we hope the information is of use.
Make | Model | Year | Member's name |
Fuel | Duration of use |
Known problems |
Cures |
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Mercedes | ML270 | K.H | B100 | ||||
Nissan | Juke | K.H | B100 | ||||
Mitsubishi | Delica | 1994 | tony | B100 | 5 years | Blocked in-tank filter; increased cold start clatter with time | Remove in-tank filter, replace with inline filter in engine bay; recon/replace injection pump |
VW | Passat | 54 | NigelB | B100 | Since 09.13 | None | N/A |
Land Rover | Discovery | 1996 | Julian | B100 | 5 years + | 1) Leaking injector spill pipes. 2) HMPEs forming in tank | 1) Standard spill pipes replaced with nylon. 2) Pumped and swabbed out tank, made heated fuel filter, ran well at subzero for several days. |