How will soy BioDiesel affect my engines mileage and performance?
Biodiesel has a higher cetane number than petroleum diesel. A diesel fuel’s cetane number measures the combustion quality of the fuel. Biodiesel has shown horsepower, torque and haulage rates similar to those of conventional diesel fuel. However, B20 may possess 1 percent to 2 percent fewer BTU per gallon than#2 diesel The BTU differences for blends of B5 and lower are virtually immeasurable. Biodiesel blends have superior lubricity compared with straight petroleum, resulting in cleaner engines, less maintenance and longer engine life.
