9-20 Driving and Operating
When refueling with a biodiesel
blend above B5, ensure one of
the following two labels appears
on the dispenser:
.
Biodiesel quality — Blends
containing more than 5% and
up to 20% biodiesel must meet
the latest version of ASTM
specification D7467 (Biodiesel
blend, B6 ‐ B20). Biodiesel is
an emerging product, and its
quality can vary widely.
To reduce the risk of poor
quality fuel, we recommend that
biodiesel users purchase
biodiesel blends from a BQ‐9000
certified marketer. A listing of
certified marketers can be found
at www.bq‐9000.org. If there
are questions about the
biodiesel‐containing fuels you
are using, contact your fuel
supplier.
Notice: Certain driving
patterns are not compatible
with biodiesel use. It is the
operator’s responsibility to
ensure that biodiesel in the
vehicle’s tank does not lead to
engine, fuel system, or exhaust
after‐treatment system damage.
We neither encourage nor
discourage the use of biodiesel
blends for vehicles. As a renewable
fuel, biodiesel provides some
environmental benefits. However,
biodiesel has unique properties and
needs to be handled differently than
diesel fuel. Its use presents
additional risks and may not be
appropriate in all situations. Certain
vehicle operating modes increase
these risks and should be avoided.
Read further to determine if your
driving habits are compatible with
the use of biodiesel.
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