| 1. How was the diesel engine developed? |
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| 2. BioWillieŽ isnt available in my area / on my route, how can I get it? |
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| 3. How do I get BioWillieŽ at my truck stop? |
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| 4. Why should truck stops carry BioWillieŽ? |
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| 5. Does BioWillieŽ need special storage facilities? |
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| 6. Is BioWillieŽ cleaner than petroleum diesel? |
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| 7. Is BioWillieŽ less powerful than diesel? |
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| 8. Does BioWillieŽ work with older engines? |
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| 9. How does BioWillieŽ help lubricity? |
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| 10. What are the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards? |
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| 11. Will using BioWillieŽ impact my engine warranty? |
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| 12. Are there any precautions to using BioWillieŽ? |
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| 13. Can BioWillieŽ be used in any diesel engine? |
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| 14. Can I mix BioWillieŽ with regular diesel? |
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| 15. How is BioWillieŽ different than other biodiesel on the market? |
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| 16. Will BioWillieŽ increase my mileage? |
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| 17. Why should I use BioWillieŽ instead of petroleum diesel? |
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| 18. What is BioWillieŽ? |
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| 19. Who uses BioWillieŽ? |
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| 20. Where is BioWillieŽ available? |
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| 21. Can I use BioWillieŽ in the USA? |
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1. How was the diesel engine developed?
Rudolph Diesel is the father of the modern diesel engine. Diesel's invention came from his pursuit of a more efficient engine over that of the current steam and spark ignition engines of the time. He completed a working prototype in 1895. His patent was licensed to several investors in Europe and the United States. The Paris Expositition in 1900 featured five diesel engines. One operated by the French Otto Company ran on pure peanut oil. The performance was identical to the other four with onlookers having no notice of the difference.
In 1911, Rudolf Diesel stated: "The diesel engine can be fed with vegetable oils and would help considerably in the development of agriculture of the countries which use it." He later said, "The use of vegetable oils for engine fuels may seem insignificant today. But such oils may become in course of time as important as petroleum and the coal tar products of present time."
The idea was to use diesel engines in agricultural European colonies and provide self-sufficient energy for that region. Over the course of time, the diesel engine developed on the petroleum platform, yet biodiesel's properties still provide the ability for its' use as an alternative fuel for today's diesel engines.
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2. BioWillieŽ isnt available in my area / on my route, how can I get it?
While biodiesel is still a fairly new product for truck stops, we are continuing to expand into new locations and markets across the nation. Send us an email at info@biowillieusa.com on where you would like to be able to purchase BioWillie®. |
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3. How do I get BioWillieŽ at my truck stop?
Please contact Earth Biofuels either by phone at 866-765-4940 or by email info@biowillieusa.com to start carrying BioWillie® brand biodiesel at your truck stop. |
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4. Why should truck stops carry BioWillieŽ?
Truck stops should carry BioWillie® because truckers already recognize the mechanical, economical and environmental advantages of using BioWillie® biodiesel. Also by carrying American-made biodiesel, like BioWillie®, America's dependence on foreign oil will be reduced, providing American family farmers with work and helping improve the environment. Supplying domestic products also keeps U.S. funds stateside, ultimately reducing trade deficits and creating jobs for Americans. |
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5. Does BioWillieŽ need special storage facilities?
The standard storage and handling procedures used for petroleum diesel also can be used for BioWillie. The fuel should be stored in a clean, dry, dark environment. Acceptable storage tank materials include aluminum, steel, fluorinated polyethylene, fluorinated polypropylene and Teflon. Copper, brass, lead, tin and zinc should be avoided. Biodiesel, such as BioWillie can suffer from a problem called oxidation if stored for periods longer than six months. This means that the fuel will slowly gel over time unless an anti-oxidant additive is blended with the fuel to prevent this process. |
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6. Is BioWillieŽ cleaner than petroleum diesel?
Scientific research from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) confirms that BioWillie exhaust is less harmful than petroleum diesel. Biodiesel emissions have decreased levels of potential cancer-causing pollutants. Test results indicate airborne pollutants were reduced by 75 to 85 percent, with the exception of benzo(a)anthracene, which was reduced by roughly 50 percent. B100 and other blends of biodiesel with petroleum diesel are safer to store, handle and use than conventional diesel.
The environmental benefits of biodiesel include reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality. BioWillie premium biodiesel helps reduce total hydrocarbons by 20%, carbon monoxide up to 12%, and particulate matter around 12%. Recent scientific studies of nitrous oxide or NOx impact, including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s September 2006 findings, indicate “no significant increase in NOx for B20 blends.” The 20% biodiesel in BioWillie premium biodiesel contains no sulfur and helps reduce sulfur emissions. Utilizing BioWillie decreases these pollutants and thus reduces formation of smog and ozone.
- Sulfur oxides (SOx): The exhaust of biodiesel is free of sulfur and doesn't contribute to the acid rain that sulfur in diesel otherwise causes.
- Carbon oxides (COx): Carbon monoxide is 48% lower for biodiesel than diesel fuel.
- Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): The combinations of nitrogen and oxygen are a contributor to smog and ozone. Recent studies indicate that biodiesel is neutral for these emissions.
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7. Is BioWillieŽ less powerful than diesel?
No. Although B100 is 115,000 BTU / Gallon, compared to PetroDiesel’s 130,000 BTU/Gallon, BioWillie's elevated Cetane value, which enables the fuel to burn hotter and more completely, results in similar power levels being converted by the engine compared to petroleum diesel. |
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8. Does BioWillieŽ work with older engines?
While most vehicles made after 1994 have fully synthetic fuel lines and seals, older engines need to be monitored. Biodiesel can have some methanol left in it from the production process, which uses sodium methoxide during the transesterification stage of the process. All the sodium is removed and only the methanol presents a problem if left in the fuel but levels are tested as part of the ASTM standards. Methanol will destroy rubber tubing and seals over time, so older engines without synthetic seals made from products like Viton, may need to have rubber parts in the fuel system replaced. |
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9. How does BioWillieŽ help lubricity?
Laboratory testing demonstrates that biodiesel, such as BioWillie, provides significant lubricity improvement over petroleum diesel fuel. This is even more important as states begin to only allow the sale of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, with known lubricity issues. Lubricity lab testing results of biodiesel and petroleum diesel indicate that there is a marked improvement in lubricity when biodiesel is added to conventional diesel fuel, even at blend levels below one percent. |
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10. What are the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards?
The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) biodiesel Task Force began working on a standard for biodiesel in 1994 and issued Specification D6751 in 2002, covering all biodiesel fuel bought and sold in the United States. The ASTM biodiesel Standard helps to protect consumers from poor products and reduce the cost of buying and selling biodiesel. BioWillie premium biodiesel is guaranteed to meet ASTM specifications. |
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11. Will using BioWillieŽ impact my engine warranty?
Engine manufacturer warranties cover defects caused by material or workmanship, not fuel – whether petroleum diesel or biodiesel. The use of a particular fuel has no effect on the materials and workmanship warranty. Use of BioWillie does not void the warranty, as this is prohibited by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. BioWillie premium biodiesel also is guaranteed to meet American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) D6751 specifications for biodiesel fuel bought and sold in the U.S. |
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12. Are there any precautions to using BioWillieŽ?
Biodiesel, such as BioWillie, has a solvent effect that may release deposits accumulated on tank walls or pipes from previous diesel fuel storage and precautions should be taken when first switching over to BioWillie. The release of deposits may clog fuel filters initially and new users of biodiesel should be prepared to change fuel filters sooner than regular intervals. After a short time, filter change intervals should return to normal. Biodiesel has a higher cloud point than diesel. One hundred percent biodiesel, referred to as B100, begins to form wax crystals around 32°F while that of No. 2 Diesel begins around 0ºF. A blend of 20 percent biodiesel with 80 percent regular diesel -- B20, has a cloud point of 8°F. Like regular diesel, the cloud point may be lowered further with regular diesel anti-gel additives, which are often blended into diesel in U.S. cold-weather climates. |
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13. Can BioWillieŽ be used in any diesel engine?
BioWillie can be used in any diesel engine, typically with no modifications to the engine. It performs equal to petroleum based diesel and offers superior lubricity and lower emissions when compared to petroleum diesel. No engine manufacturer guarantees engine problems caused by poor fuel quality. That’s why we continually test and certify every load of BioWillie fuel. |
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14. Can I mix BioWillieŽ with regular diesel?
Absolutely. BioWillie is a biodiesel fuel and can be blended in fuel tanks containing petroleum diesel fuel. |
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15. How is BioWillieŽ different than other biodiesel on the market?
BioWillie is a name brand premium biodiesel that is guaranteed to meet ASTM specifications. BioWillie fuel is tested by third party laboratories to assure all fuel delivered for distribution has ASTM certification. |
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16. Will BioWillieŽ increase my mileage?
BioWillie brand biodiesel helps keep engines clean. It has greater lubricity than petroleum diesel, makes engines run smoother and quieter and can in some cases increase mileage. Many truckers claim to get 1-4 extra miles per gallon when they use BioWillie regularly. |
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17. Why should I use BioWillieŽ instead of petroleum diesel?
U.S.-made products such as BioWillie provide the opportunity to support domestic farmers and the U.S. economy, reducing the country’s dependence on foreign oil. As a premium biodiesel blend, Earth Biofuels guarantees that BioWillie meets or exceeds all of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications set forth for biodiesel. By purchasing American-made biodiesel, made from US grown crops, such as BioWillie brand biodiesel, America's dependence on foreign oil is reduced, America’s family farmers are provided with a market for their feedstock and the environment benefits exponentially. Purchasing domestic products also keeps U.S. funds stateside, ultimately reducing trade deficits and creating jobs for Americans. |
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18. What is BioWillieŽ?
BioWillie brand biodiesel is Earth Biofuels premium blend of biodiesel, named for legendary country performer Willie Nelson. It is an American organic fuel typically made from domestic feedstocks including soybeans, grown by U.S. family farmers. BioWillie is a blended fuel of biodiesel and petroleum diesel. |
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19. Who uses BioWillieŽ?
BioWillie brand biodiesel can be used by independent truckers and trucking fleets, as well as the U.S. military, national parks, state transportation departments, public utility fleets, environmental companies, city government, farmers and school districts nationwide. |
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20. Where is BioWillieŽ available?
Currently, BioWillie is available in California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Please check back often for new locations. You can also check out http://www.biotrucker.com/sites/ or call the biodiesel hotline, 866-BIODIESEL, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
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21. Can I use BioWillieŽ in the USA?
Absolutely, BioWillie is made from US Farmer produced seed, converted to Biodiesel by US workers for use in the United States. BioWillie is registered as a fuel and fuel additive with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and meets clean diesel standards established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Pure biodiesel (B100) has been designated as an alternative fuel by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT). |
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