rodneyh1
Well-known member
Biodiesel in Rod's 2009 Jetta
I'm running B100 in my '09 Jetta, and have been since I picked it up a little over a month ago. She had 243 miles and a nearly full tank of petrol diesel when I took delivery, so the first 700 miles are on that. I now have about 2,600 miles and have experienced no problems thus far.
My plan is B100 until the weather gets cooler, an then I'll have to drop down to about B60 thru the winter. It's pretty mild here in Oregon, and that mix worked well in my '86 Jetta the last couple winters.
I will be doing oil analysis through Blackstone Labs every 5,000 miles, and am tenatively planning on oil changes at that same interval. I will stretch this out if everything looks good in the 1st couple analysis. My primary concern is oil dilution and any wear associated with that, but I'll get lots of help / advice from Blackstone.
I'm doing this because I believe in the long-term prospect of biodiesel helping stem man's responsibility for global warming, and the US dependence on foriegn oil. I realize the present impact that biodiesel has on world food supplies, and this really haunts me. As this technology matures, however, the positive impact should far outweigh the negative.
I'm also doing this because I can stomach the financial risk that comes with the possibility of voiding my warranty for fuel related problems. I view a potential loss of a few thousand dollars a small price to pay for something that I truly believe in.
Naysayers are welcome, but please include links to scientific data to support your views.
I've posted to several forums about my experience, but thought I'd try to consolidate in one location. I'll update frequently including mileage, problems, oil analysis, etc.
Rod
I'm running B100 in my '09 Jetta, and have been since I picked it up a little over a month ago. She had 243 miles and a nearly full tank of petrol diesel when I took delivery, so the first 700 miles are on that. I now have about 2,600 miles and have experienced no problems thus far.
My plan is B100 until the weather gets cooler, an then I'll have to drop down to about B60 thru the winter. It's pretty mild here in Oregon, and that mix worked well in my '86 Jetta the last couple winters.
I will be doing oil analysis through Blackstone Labs every 5,000 miles, and am tenatively planning on oil changes at that same interval. I will stretch this out if everything looks good in the 1st couple analysis. My primary concern is oil dilution and any wear associated with that, but I'll get lots of help / advice from Blackstone.
I'm doing this because I believe in the long-term prospect of biodiesel helping stem man's responsibility for global warming, and the US dependence on foriegn oil. I realize the present impact that biodiesel has on world food supplies, and this really haunts me. As this technology matures, however, the positive impact should far outweigh the negative.
I'm also doing this because I can stomach the financial risk that comes with the possibility of voiding my warranty for fuel related problems. I view a potential loss of a few thousand dollars a small price to pay for something that I truly believe in.
Naysayers are welcome, but please include links to scientific data to support your views.
I've posted to several forums about my experience, but thought I'd try to consolidate in one location. I'll update frequently including mileage, problems, oil analysis, etc.
Rod