Five Major Benefits of Bio Diesel Fuel

Posted: Mar 26, 2012
Author: Bumgarner Oil

In today’s economy, everyone’s looking for new ways to save a few bucks. If your vehicle uses diesel fuel, then bio diesel may be an answer. This two-part documentary (see part one here and part two here) from EarthConcept explains how this “modified vegetable oil” is on its way to changing how we use fuel on a daily basis. Among other useful facts about bio diesel, these videos discuss several major benefits of bio diesel fuel and why you should consider using it in your vehicle. Here are just a few:

• Bio diesel fuel allows you to keep your current diesel-using car without modifying it. Anything that currently runs on diesel can also run on biodiesel. You can also use existing pumps, tanks, and pipelines without having to make any major adjustments.
• It is estimated that 3 billion gallons of vegetable oil are wasted in the U.S. each year. Some people choose to use this wasted oil to make their own bio diesel fuel. You can also get bio diesel from a supplier like Bumgarner Oil, or in some places, it is even available at the pump.
• Bio diesel allows you to be completely independent from petroleum at a minimal cost. You can avoid rising petroleum prices and help both the environment and your wallet, at the same time!
• Bio diesel fuel has better lubricity than regular diesel fuel, so it can extend the life of your engine and reduce friction.
• Emissions from bio diesel are clean, safe, and non-toxic. The fuel itself even biodegrades faster than sugar. The only by-product is glycerin, which can be used to make soap.

Have you ever used bio diesel? What upsides or downsides to this kind of fuel have you discovered? Post a comment and let us know!