How can i make a normal gas car to run on biodiesel?

Question

How can i make a normal gas car to run on biodiesel?

Answer 1

Unfortuntately, you can't... well, it would take a LOT more work than it would be worth because you would have to rebuild the entire motor, use an entirely different head, different pistons (with higher compression), etc.  You'd basically be building a new motor using your old block... and even then chances are it would never all come together properly unless you custom made a lot of parts.

If you REALLY like a particular body style of a gas car (which was never offered with a diesel) then you could put a diesel motor into it.  However, though this would be the "easiest" way to convert your car to biodiesel, this is still extremely difficult because you would need to have custom mounts made, make sure the motor and tranny fit in the first place, have a custom driveshaft cut, etc.  Not to mention certain local/state EPA laws.

I would suggest you get a vehicle that comes with a diesel and go from there because many (if not all) will run on biodiesel without conversion.

Answer 2

biodiesel cleaners.

Answer 3

My friends family owned a gas station when we were growing up.   Whenever someone pumped gas into their diesel vehicle, or the other way around the station would pump it out for them.   Mike burnt the stuff in his gas powered car a little at a time.   It smoked pretty bad if he didn't dilute it enough, but it still ran.   I wouldn't suggest trying it though.

Answer 4

Change the engine, transmission and fuel system.

Answer 5

You need a new motor!

You have to try to convert a regular diesel to bio. A regular gas car will not ever burn biodiesel properly or safely.