Why Bio-Diesel?
Reduce Emissions Bio-diesel, which is a blend of approximately 80% Petroleum Diesel and 20% Soy Methyl Esters (SOY), has been shown to emit fewer green house gasses such as carbon monoxide. Since SOY contains no sulfur, the Bio-diesel also helps to reduce particulate matter and sulfates.
Reduce imports of crude and conventional motor fuels The United States imports over half of its petroleum needs. The SOY in Bio-diesel originates form soybeans grown here in North America. Every gallon of SOY used eliminates the need to import a gallon of conventional petroleum fuel.
Bolster the farm economy Using home grown products not only avoids shipping our dollars overseas, it also stimulates markets for our American farmers helping to preserve this great way of life by providing demand for soybeans.
A Renewable Energy Source While it is unlikely that our world will deplete its crude oil any time soon, since SOY is derived from soybeans, unlike oil that is depleted over time, soybeans are grown and renewed each year.
An effective bridge between old engines and new technology There are many alternative fuels being developed today, from CNG, to E-85, to Fuel Cell, to Solar Panels. While all of these have potential merits, they all fail the test of reverse compatibility, which means that older vehicles designed to run on conventional fuels are not able to use these new fuels without substantial modification, or even replacement. Since Bio-diesel is stored, dispensed, and burned just like regular diesel fuel, it is completely compatible with older diesel engines as well as new engines. This means that our efficient fuel delivery infrastructure that has served our country well for many years can continue to serve our needs of tomorrow starting today.
Building a better fuel In order to meet EPA air quality standards in the upcoming decade, gasoline and diesel fuel will be refined to be virtually sulfur free. Since diesel fuel relies in part on the sulfur in the fuel to lubricate the fuel pump, another additive to replace sulfur will need to be put into diesel. SOY has demonstrated that it can be an effective lubricity agent in diesel to replace sulfur.
Longer lasting Engines Since Bio-diesel burns cleaner, this creates less contaminates for your engine to deal with. A clean engine has fewer abrasives to cause wear and premature failure. A cleaner fuel also means that fuel tanks, fuel lines, injectors and pumps are also kept cleaner.
Dont be fooled by Advertising Gimmicks - Some fuel suppliers are currently touting the fact that their fuel additives contain soy. While this may be true, the amount of soy in the finished fuel is virtually nil; in many cases less than 20 parts per million. This is like making a claim that one second is a significant part of a day. While it is better than none at all, it really isnt significant in the big picture. Get what you pay for. Insist on Bio-diesel, available from Ackerman Oil in blends of up to 20%, (200,000 parts per million).
Get additional information from Bio-Diesel web site: www.biodiesel.org or call Ackerman Oil