Benefits of Using Biodiesel 
These benefits are for any percentage blend of biodiesel.  The higher the blend, the higher the benefits.
  • Domestic

Biodiesel is produced from agricultural crops grown in the United States.  Increased consumption of biodiesel creates new markets for American farm products, creates new jobs in rural communities and keeps money circulating throughout the domestic economy.

  • Renewable

The energy contained in petroleum-based fuels and the energy contained in biodiesel is derived from the same source: The Sun.  Petroleum reserves required millions of years to form, but annual plants act like seasonal batteries, providing a constant supply of energy with each new growing season. 
  • Performance
 Biodiesel has performed flawlessly in more than 40 million miles of road testing.  Current biodiesel fleets report consistent engine performance, equal payload power and similar range over extended periods of use.
  • Emissions Reduction

Fossil fuels contain complex, toxic compounds, but biodiesel, created from pure vegetable oil, contains only simple organic compounds that are non-toxic and biodegradable.  Using biodiesel in place of petroleum diesel decreases carbon dioxide emissions (a greenhouse gas) by up to 80%.

  • Higher Lubricity & Natural Solvent

Lubricity describes how a fuel lubricates the fuel system and engine.  Biodiesel has a much higher lubricity than petroleum diesel.  Biodiesel causes engines to run smoother and more quietly, and will extend engine life.  The solvent characteristics of biodiesel will help keep fuel injectors and other parts of the fuel system cleaner and more efficient.