biodiesel, Should all states do this?

JohnBoy45 · Sep 29, 2005

Hi, Should all states do this?

Minnesota becomes first US state to require biodiesel.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20050928/sc_afp/usenergyoilgas_050928134802

chucko · Sep 29, 2005

OK my F-250 manual says that running it could void my warrnette. Will the sate back me if Ford will not fix a problem because I run/ran bio?

SkyPup · Sep 29, 2005

You could just replace all the injectors and the fuel pump and send the bill to the state legislators, if they won't pay, a class action suit would be in order.

sneaky_pete · Sep 29, 2005

( Should all states do this?)

Sure, and while they're at it, why not have them legislate which tractor we should buy, and whether we should use synthetic oil or not, ad infinitum. Think of all the bandwidth that would be saved on TBN! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Farmwithjunk · Sep 29, 2005

( ( Should all states do this?)

Sure, and while they're at it, why not have them legislate which tractor we should buy, and whether we should use synthetic oil or not, ad infinitum. Think of all the bandwidth that would be saved on TBN! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif )

I'm in agreement with the fudamental thinking behind your post, but also see SOME merit in forcing the bio-diesel issue.

Without being force-fed, the gradual transition to bio fuels will drag it's feet. This way, we might see some progress.

Bio fuels will gradually become more accepted. I'd MUCH rather see them used, and the money stay with-in our borders than to pump our dollars to the middle east.

Guess it's one of those dreaded "GREATER GOOD" issues.....

PitbullMidwest · Sep 29, 2005

The warranty issue is a legitimate concern and should have been addressed prior to the mandate but the truth is, States already legislate which fuels you can use.

Should all states do this? 

Yes, the bio-fuel industry is good for America and should be a cornerstone is reducing our dependancy on foreign oil.

PitbullMidwest · Sep 29, 2005

Concerning engine warranties from the National Biodiesel Board:
Standards and Warranties

SkyPup · Sep 29, 2005

( You could just replace all the injectors and the fuel pump and send the bill to the state legislators, if they won't pay, a class action suit would be in order. )

http://www.ufop.de/download/FAME_Statement_June_2004.pdf

SkyPup · Sep 29, 2005

( Concerning engine warranties from the National Biodiesel Board:
Standards and Warranties )

Sorry, the Biodiesel lobby is not a good place for unbiased BD information, instead go here:
http://www.ufop.de/download/FAME_Statement_June_2004.pdf

PitbullMidwest · Sep 29, 2005

Did you even look at the information before replying? Read the statements from engine manufacturers at the bottom of the article. Each expresses their concerns about biodiesel in statements issued prior to the ASTM's D-6751 standard.

The NBB obviously is biased, but then again so are oil companies with interests in the Middle East.