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Old 19-05-06, 12:59
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Default Re: bio bizo\'s back

There isn't a straightforward answer.

Lucas injection pumps seem to have problems - which can be overcome with a twin tank system (start engine on dino diesel, switch to dino 5 min before stopping).

The problem is viscosity - the bio stuff is much more viscous until heated up. So pumps that rely on the diesel to lubricate them will have problems.
 

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