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    Biodiesel and Fuel Filter Service Intervals (TSB 07-02)

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    Biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from renewable resources such as plant and animal oils through a process called transesterification. While raw vegetable or animal oils are not the same as biodiesel, biodiesel blends of B2-B20 can be used in diesel engines with little modification. Biodiesel helps lubricate fuel systems and reduces the potential for accelerated wear caused by the removal of sulfur from diesel fuel to meet EPA regulations. When first switching to a biodiesel blend, fuel filter changes may be more frequent as the biodiesel cleans accumulated contaminants from the fuel system.

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    Biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from renewable resources such as plant and animal oils through a process called transesterification. While raw vegetable or animal oils are not the same as biodiesel, biodiesel blends of B2-B20 can be used in diesel engines with little modification. Biodiesel helps lubricate fuel systems and reduces the potential for accelerated wear caused by the removal of sulfur from diesel fuel to meet EPA regulations. When first switching to a biodiesel blend, fuel filter changes may be more frequent as the biodiesel cleans accumulated contaminants from the fuel system.

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    Biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from renewable resources such as plant and animal oils through a process called transesterification. While raw vegetable or animal oils are not the same as biodiesel, biodiesel blends of B2-B20 can be used in diesel engines with little modification. Biodiesel helps lubricate fuel systems and reduces the potential for accelerated wear caused by the removal of sulfur from diesel fuel to meet EPA regulations. When first switching to a biodiesel blend, fuel filter changes may be more frequent as the biodiesel cleans accumulated contaminants from the fuel system.

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    Biodiesel and Fuel Filter Service Intervals (TSB 07-02)

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    Biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from renewable resources such as plant and animal oils through a process called transesterification. While raw vegetable or animal oils are not the same as biodiesel, biodiesel blends of B2-B20 can be used in diesel engines with little modification. Biodiesel helps lubricate fuel systems and reduces the potential for accelerated wear caused by the removal of sulfur from diesel fuel to meet EPA regulations. When first switching to a biodiesel blend, fuel filter changes may be more frequent as the biodiesel cleans accumulated contaminants from the fuel system.

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    Technical Service Bulletin 07-2

    Biodiesel and Fuel Filter Service Intervals


    There is a lot of interest in biodiesel, so this TSB will address the benefits,
    challenges, and myths surrounding this fuel.
    Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that is produced from renewable resources. It is
    derived from either plant or animal oils which are processed to produce biodiesel.
    Pure biodiesel contains no petroleum, is biodegradable, nontoxic, and is
    effectively free of sulfur. It is created through a chemical reaction called
    transesterification. Fatty Acid Methyl Esters and glycerin are two of the products
    created from this process. Methyl Esters are what we call biodiesel, and glycerin
    is a commodity which is used by the manufacturers of personal care products.
    There seems to be some confusion as to what exactly constitutes biodiesel. A
    common question asked is if raw vegetable or animal oil is the same as
    biodiesel. The short answer is no. Biodiesel has been extensively tested for
    health and performance characteristics and is legally registered with the
    Environmental Production Agency (EPA) as a legal motor fuel. Fuel-grade
    biodiesel must be produced to stringent industry standards (ASTM D6751) to
    insure proper performance. This cannot be said of raw vegetable oil.
    Biodiesel is commonly blended with petroleum diesel. These blends are labeled
    as BXX. For example, B2 represents a mixture containing 2% Biodiesel and 98%
    petrodiesel. Biodiesel has attained mainstream status in blended formulations
    ranging from B2 B20. In most cases, biodiesel in a B20 or lower blend can be
    used in compression ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modification.
    Presently there are no recommended uses for blends above B20.
    Once seen as the less refined relative of the gasoline engine, the modern diesel
    boasts technology and complexity that would have been hard to imagine years
    ago. These advances, in part due to tightening EPA regulations, have created a
    shifting landscape to which diesel engine manufacturers have had to adapt.
    Fuel delivery systems have seen sweeping changes in system pressures and
    mechanical tolerances. Combine this with diesel fuel that has been stripped of its
    lubricating properties during the removal of sulfur (TSB 07-1) so that it meets
    tough new regulations, there is the potential for greatly accelerated injector wear
    and premature failure. Laboratory studies have shown conclusively that biodiesel
    in concentrations as low as B2 can replace these lost lubricants and reduce the
    potential for accelerated fuel system wear.
    When preparing to convert to a biodiesel blend it is important to be aware that
    biodiesel has a solvent quality that will clean the fuel delivery system. This
    typically translates to changing fuel filters more often as the system releases
    accumulated contaminants. The duration of this process depends upon the
    overall cleanliness of the fuel system. The amount of time the system has been
    in use, along with the quality of fuel and the level of preventative maintenance
    the system has seen, are all contributing factors. After this initial clean-up, you
    can expect a return to normal fuel filter service intervals.
    Biodiesel also has different handling characteristics than petrodiesel. It has both
    a higher cloud and pour point than petrodiesel, which may affect its use in cold
    climates. Considerable research is being devoted to improving the cold-weather
    performance of biodiesel. Additionally, biodiesel has 8% less energy in its pure
    form than petroleum diesel. Both of these factors are effectively negated when it
    is blended with petrodiesel.
    For additional information, contact:
    Filter Manufacturers Council
    P.O. Box 13966
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3966
    Phone: 919/549-4800 Fax: 919/406-1306
    www.filtercouncil.org
    Administered by Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association

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