Biodiesel has many uses and can be used in B100 form, or blended with diesel at any concentration in most modern diesel engines. Biodiesel has different solvent properties then petrodiesel and will degrade natural rubber gaskets and hoses in vehicles. Most vehicles made before 1992 will be most susceptible to these down falls of biodiesel. Biodiesel has also been known to break down in fuel lines, and clog fuel filters with particles. It is recommended that if you change your biodiesel concentration its advised you make a fuel filter switch as well.

The distribution of biodiesel is rapidly spreading along with its use. Fueling stations are making the B20 to B100 mixes readily available to consumers mostly across Europe, but growing rapidly in the USA and Canada as well. Surprisingly biodiesel is generally more costly to purchase, but you should save money in other area’s such as MPG and maintenance.

Global biodiesel production is reaching close to 4 million tons. 85% of that is coming from the European Union however, meaning it still needs to be imported to the US for use.

In the United States the average price for B2 or B5 biodiesel is about 12 cents lower then normal diesel costs. B20 runs about the same cost of normal diesel fuel, and B99/B100 generally costs more then petrodiesel except where local governments are providing subsidy.

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