Biodiesel For Your Car, Truck or Boat

We are Proud to be the First Biodiesel Retail Fueling Site in Medford,Oregon!

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B99 Biodiesel is available from the pump at Hays Oil Company, 1890 So. Pacific Hwy., Medford OR 97501.

If you use diesel in your car, truck, boat or RV, you can use biodiesel conveniently right from the pump.

Can I use biodiesel in my vehicle and boat without making engine modifications?

Blends of up to 20% biodiesel (mixed with petroleum diesel fuels) can be used in nearly all diesel engines, boilers and generators, and are compatible with most storage and distribution equipment. These low level blends (20% and less) don't require any engine modifications and can provide the same payload capacity and range as diesel.

Pure biodiesel (B100) has a solvent effect, which may release deposits accumulated on tank walls and pipes from previous diesel fuel use. This release of deposits may clog filters initially and filters should be replaced after the first 24 hours of biodiesel use. There is no evidence that lower-blend levels such as B20 have caused filters to plug.

What impact does biodiesel have on my engine performance?

Biodiesel has a higher cetane number than US diesel fuel. In more than 30 million miles of in-field demonstrations, B20 showed similar fuel consumption, horsepower, torque and haulage rates as conventional diesel fuel. Biodiesel also has superior lubricity and it has the highest BTU ocontent of any alternaitve fuel.

Many users report that in addition to a reduction in visible emissions and a pleasant smell, their engines run smoother.

Will using biodiesel effect my engine warranty?

The use of biodiesel does not void parts and materials workmanship warranties of any engine manufacturer. For complete manufacturers' statements, please visit www.biodiesel.org.

The switch to low-sulfur diesel fuel has caused most Original Engine Manufacturers (OEMs) to switch to components that are also suitable for use with biodiesel. Older diesel engines may use natural rubber parts which may need to be replaced with Viton A parts. Experience over the past seven years with B20 has found that no changes to gaskets or hoses have been necessary.

For more information about biodiesel, visit our Biodiesel page, or contact our office.

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