Facts and information on biodiesel (Official Mercedes-Benz/Daimler)

the Receive of Bio-Based diesel fuels, Mercedes-Benz/Daimler approval on biodiesel, frequently asked questions about problems of biodiesel and frequently asked questions about problems of biodiesel vehicle, are included in this guide. This manual gived accurate and up to the point information for biodiesel. The biodiesel chemical refers to fatty acid methyl esters (fame). Biodiesel is produced from crude vegetable oils and animal fats and methanol. It is chemically different than petroleum diesel and bears the risks quality, depending on the feedstock (oil, ageing, cold-flow), physical properties (evaporation of fuel), and the accuracy of the production process (infection). Therefore, the use of biodiesel can have technical effects on the functioning of the engine/fuel system. Mercedes-Benz approved the use of B5 according to ASTM D975 (standard ultra low sulphur diesel (ULSD) for a maximum amount to 5% biodiesel) in all common rail injection (CDI) and BlueTEC diesel engines. Download facts and information on biodiesel (Official Mercedes-Benz/Daimler).