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To: Father Terrence who wrote (501)	6/14/2001 10:05:59 AM
From: Hawkmoon	Respond to of 1715

Yes, Biodiesel is really an interesting alternative fuel Terrence. It's great for farmers, and great for our energy independence. But when I read statements like this one....: "The use of biodiesel drastically cuts harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and particulate matter compared to petroleum-based diesel, and reduces air toxics by up to 90 percent." ....I have to ask myself why everytime I overcrank the gas heat on my Wok, the peanut oil starts smoking severely and sets off my smoke alarm. Curious thoughts to ponder... :0) Btw, here's a quick link to blending Bio-diesel with regular diesel. It mentions that one of the downsides of bio-diesel is its susceptibility to gelification in cold temperatures (which is why they blend regular dieself with it). They suggest bio-diesel be kept above 50 degrees Fht prior to blending. pipeline.to Hawk