What is Biodiesel?

Biodiesel (also known as biofuel) is an alternative fuel produced from renewable sources such as vegetable oils, recycled cooking oils, and animal fats. Biofuel is much cleaner than fossil-fuel diesel (AKA dinodiesel).  It can be used in any diesel engine. Some forms of Biodiesel might require some engine modifications.

What is Biofuel No. 2?

Biofuel No. 2 is the next generation of biodiesel. Biofuel Basics created a new way to make biodiesel in less than five minutes. It is so simple to make, that anybody can make it at their home. It requires no engine modifications, and offers a number of advantages, that can help accelerate biodiesel adoption around the world. It is safe to make, and costs only 45 cents per gallon.

Do I need to modify my vehicle for Biofuel No. 2?

No. This new type of Biodiesel is considered to be “drop in technology”. Biofuel No 2 requires no engine modifications.

Can you mix Biodiesel with Diesel Fuel?

Yes. Biodiesel is typically blended with petroleum diesel in formulations referred to as B2 (two percent biodiesel, 98 percent petroleum diesel), B5 (5 percent and 95 percent), B20 (20 percent and 80 percent), etc. Though biodiesel is most commonly used in these kinds of blends, it can also be used in its pure form (B100).

Can gasoline engines run on Biodiesel?

No. Biodiesel can only be used in diesel engines. Most countries are switching to diesel powered vehicles, because of the biodiesel advantage.


Will Biodiesel harm my Diesel Engine?

No. The diesel engine was invented to run on vegetable oil. Your engine will run better and last longer. It will enhance the lubrication of your diesel engine by up to 66%. It will also lower your maintenance cost.

Can Biodiesel help our economy?

Yes. Biodiesel has a positive impact on the balance of trade. The spending to import petroleum sends significant amounts of dollars out of our domestic economy every year. Biodiesel offers the potential to shift this spending from foreign imports to domestically produced energy. Biodiesel offers the immediate potential to reduce our demand for petroleum.

Is Biodiesel approved for use in the USA?

Yes. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel in the US to complete EPA Tier I Health Effects Testing under section 211(b) of the Clean Air Act, which provide the most thorough inventory of environmental and human health effects attributes that current technology will allow.

Can Biodiesel help stop global warming?

Yes. A biodiesel lifecycle study, jointly sponsored by the US Department of Energy and the US Department of Agriculture, concluded biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 78% compared to petroleum diesel.

Is there a difference in performance?

No. Biodiesel has a higher cetane number than petroleum diesel fuel. Biodiesel is similar in fuel consumption, horsepower, torque, and haulage rates as conventional diesel fuel.