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Old 09-10-2009, 10:34 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Using E85 in TDi VW

Does anyone know if you can pump E85 Ethanol fuel into a diesel motor, specifically a VW Golf 1.9 TDi? I live in Orlando and would love to pump B20 or B100 into it regularly, but stations are limited. I do however have access to E85 easier and would love to use it if it is safe.

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Old 09-10-2009, 11:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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dunno, here is a diesel that runs ethanol,
Scania’s Ethanol Diesel-Engine, Runs On Biodiesel Too : Gas 2.0

it has more compression and bigger injectors and probably numerous other tweaks.
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Nononononono please don't do that! You'll trash your engine. Some people with old Mercedes diesels have used 85% veggie oil and 15% gasoline premixed, but this is not recommended. The TDI injection pump and seals are already sensitive to excess methanol and water from homemade biodiesel. Ethanol is a big no no.
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What about MPG's?

Will your vehicle obtain better MPG's by using Biodiesel or even straight vegetable oil, rather than running on regular diesel??
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Most people agree that there's not too much difference in MPG for biodiesel or petrol diesel. Biodiesel has slightly less BTUs, but has higher cetane, and additionally is a better lubricant so your engine will run quieter and smoother. Petroleum based diesel has more BTUs but lower cetane and crappy lubricity (unless you use additives, or blend biodiesel).
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