If you drive a diesel and would like the option of filling up with any of the various forms of non petroleum alternatives, whether biodiesel in concentrations up to B100, WVO (waste vegetable oil) or SVO (straight vegetable oil), you'll need to convert your car or truck. The problem with high blends of biodiesel and especially with WVO and SVO, is gelling at low temperatures. When your car sits out and the temperature drops, you no longer have liquid fuel. On top of that issue is the problem of fuel system clogging as the biofuel starts to dislodge deposits left over from years of using regular diesel.
Lovecraft Biofuels of Los Angeles, California, is one of the companies that has sprung up for the purpose of helping diesel owners (older Mercedes diesels are the most popular) convert their cars for operation on any biodiesel variation. They have a heat exchanger that warms the fuel to help it remain in a liquid state plus filters to catch the crud before it reaches the injectors.
They are also setting up fueling stations in other cities around the country, so far in Seattle, San Francisco, Berkeley, and Los Angeles with plans for more to come.
Not only will they convert your car but they can sell you a complete car already converted if you don't presently have a diesel. Looks like they have a lot of satisfied customers, too.
Also see our biodiesel cars for sale page for completed conversions.
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