Morrison's Biodiesel
Discussion
Apologies if this is a repost - I've tried a search and skimmed recent topics and couldn't find anything.
We had the following warning circulated at work this morning:
We had the following warning circulated at work this morning:
Skoda's UK Business Development Manager said:
Dear Colleague,
RE: B30 Biodiesel Update
B30 bio diesel, which is now available from over 100 Morrisons fuel stations nationally, is not approved by Volkswagen Group UK for use in any VWG vehicles (Seat, VW, Skoda, Audi and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles). All drivers must be aware that using this fuel could invalidate their engine and fuel system warranties. There is also a possibility that cold start issues and poor performance could be experienced.
The fuel is a blend of 70 per cent fossil diesel and 30 per cent bio diesel, which is derived from fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). Normal diesel contains up to five per cent bio diesel (to the BS EN590 standard); this is approved by Volkswagen Group for use in all diesel vehicles.
At garage forecourts, the B30 bio diesel nozzle is located next to the normal diesel nozzle. However, the B30 is easily identifiable because the nozzle is orange, whereas the normal diesel nozzle is black.
Further information regarding fuelling can be obtained from the inside of the vehicles fuel cap or the Tips/ Maintenance section of the vehicle handbook.
Where possible please ensure that all of your drivers & customers are aware of this information.
...in other words, if you're trying to be an EcoFriendly BunnyHugger, cease and desist immediately. RE: B30 Biodiesel Update
B30 bio diesel, which is now available from over 100 Morrisons fuel stations nationally, is not approved by Volkswagen Group UK for use in any VWG vehicles (Seat, VW, Skoda, Audi and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles). All drivers must be aware that using this fuel could invalidate their engine and fuel system warranties. There is also a possibility that cold start issues and poor performance could be experienced.
The fuel is a blend of 70 per cent fossil diesel and 30 per cent bio diesel, which is derived from fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). Normal diesel contains up to five per cent bio diesel (to the BS EN590 standard); this is approved by Volkswagen Group for use in all diesel vehicles.
At garage forecourts, the B30 bio diesel nozzle is located next to the normal diesel nozzle. However, the B30 is easily identifiable because the nozzle is orange, whereas the normal diesel nozzle is black.
Further information regarding fuelling can be obtained from the inside of the vehicles fuel cap or the Tips/ Maintenance section of the vehicle handbook.
Where possible please ensure that all of your drivers & customers are aware of this information.
Edited by Sam_68 on Wednesday 26th November 18:13
Thanks for your note. For members interest I can advise the following about Morrisons B30 Fuel:
1) It meets all EN590 specifications except the chemical make-up (FAME)
2) The Bio element if from UK sourced Rapeseed and Used vegetable Oil converted to the European EN14214 specification (the industry standard)
3) It has oxidation stability in excess of 28hrs on the Rancimat test (equivalent to 6 months shelf life)
4) Unless you do the chemical test you cannot tell the difference from normal diesel.
5) It won't stress fuel injection components as it is the same viscosity as normal diesel.
6) It is fully sustainable (independently verified) and gives a carbon saving of 15-18% compred to normal diesel at 1.5%
7) For some reason VAG in Germany will not do any testing to approve this fuel. PSA Group and Renault have tested it and given their backing.
8) You can run VAG vehicles in Germany on B100 (pure EN14214) but you can't run one on B30........
I remain puzzled by this stance.
1) It meets all EN590 specifications except the chemical make-up (FAME)
2) The Bio element if from UK sourced Rapeseed and Used vegetable Oil converted to the European EN14214 specification (the industry standard)
3) It has oxidation stability in excess of 28hrs on the Rancimat test (equivalent to 6 months shelf life)
4) Unless you do the chemical test you cannot tell the difference from normal diesel.
5) It won't stress fuel injection components as it is the same viscosity as normal diesel.
6) It is fully sustainable (independently verified) and gives a carbon saving of 15-18% compred to normal diesel at 1.5%
7) For some reason VAG in Germany will not do any testing to approve this fuel. PSA Group and Renault have tested it and given their backing.
8) You can run VAG vehicles in Germany on B100 (pure EN14214) but you can't run one on B30........
I remain puzzled by this stance.
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