Bio Diesel

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Hi - I have a 2005 pathfinder 2.5tdi.   Can anyone tell me if this is able to use bio diesol, and if so do i need to change the filgter to a different grade. 
I am now travelling quite a lot of miles and bio diesol seems to be an option to reduce outlay on fuel.

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AJ2580 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 23 June 2012 Location: Bradford Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote AJ2580 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Bio Diesel Posted: 23 June 2012 at 22:58
	Hi - I have a 2005 pathfinder 2.5tdi. Can anyone tell me if this is able to use bio diesol, and if so do i need to change the filgter to a different grade. I am now travelling quite a lot of miles and bio diesol seems to be an option to reduce outlay on fuel.
	Alfie

Mick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Management General Dogs Body Joined: 08 October 2005 Location: Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 2113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2012 at 01:55
	Hello and welcome. To be honest with a 2005 Pathfinder I wouldn't risk it. The pumps overheat really easily if they are not properly lubricated. There isn't enough of a saving on bio to make it worthwhile. Mick

davy1100 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 16 June 2012 Location: n ireland Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote davy1100 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2012 at 12:07
	the bad thing about bio diesel is getting the right mixture i had a citroen xsara i used to run on it all the time no problem i then started gettin my bio from another garage and the car started running badly had to replace the fuel filter so jus went back to ordinary diesel

crazytaxi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Management Board Cleaning God Joined: 26 August 2006 Location: Salford Status: Offline Points: 489	Post Options Post Reply Quote crazytaxi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2012 at 16:37
	I work at the biggest taxi company in Salford with a fleet in excess of 200 cars, NOBODY uses Bio Diesel.
	Don't ask me, i just work here!

Mick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Management General Dogs Body Joined: 08 October 2005 Location: Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 2113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 June 2012 at 00:44
	As davy1100 has said, it's all about the mixture. I work with a guy that makes his own and it is a long process. On top of that he has had to replace fuel filters, injector seals and I think he did a pump seal as well. It's a safer option to stay clear I think. Mick Edited by Mick - 25 June 2012 at 00:45