Federal and state authorities are giving biodiesel a big push. Its a > blend
> of vegetable oil such as soybean oil mixed with regular diesel (mineral)
> oil. B-20 is 20% renewable but some private folks have gone much higher
> and substitute fast-food frying oil waste.
>
> Is Biodiesel up to manufacturer's approval as a fuel which will not void
> engine warranties? My understanding is fuel injector pumps and nozzles
> might be harmed by bad fuel. Who is watching out for bad fuel in this new
> business model? What about freezing weather - will this biodiesel pumped
> out by bathtub gin operators turn to cheese in your fuel lines to park > your
> car in-situ until next spring?
>
> One state at least is proposing State vehicles run on biodiesel. But if > it
> damages vehicles and or ruins warranties and resale value at eventual
> auction, isn't that malfeasance of public tax funds? I am for impeaching
> these pseudoecologists who would waste precious tax dollars for a few > extra
> votes from the Sierra Club peaceniks.
>
> Nobody cares if Joe Blow wants to burn KFC second hand chicken fat in his
> '80 Rabbit, but why do politicians suggest you ruin your $50,000 Mercedes
> to save a few gallons of Saudi crude for waste in their gasoline hogging
> Government limos?
>