Are biodiesel and vegetable oil the same thing?
No, biodiesel is produced through a chemical process called transesterification which converts oils and fats of natural origin into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). Combustion of vegetable oil without conversion to biodiesel will lead to soot accumulation and deposits that may lead to power loss and engine failure. See what is biodiesel. What is in biodiesel? Biodiesel is made through a chemical reaction between natural oils and alcohol, followed by purification. Biodiesel can be made from nearly any naturally occurring vegetable oil or fat. The most frequently used oils by Pacific Biodiesel facilities are used cooking oil, tallow, yellow grease, poultry grease, cottonseed oil, and soybean oil. Learn more about what biodiesel is here. Learn about biodiesel and sustainability here. Learn more about the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance here. Do I need to do any modifications to my diesel vehicle to use biodiesel? If your car was made after 1993, the answer is no. If your car was made prior
