What is Biodiesel?

Biodiesel is the name given to a cleaner-burning alternative fuel produced from recycled cooking oil, tallow, oil seeds, and other plant matter grown for non edible purposes.
Biodiesel itself contains no fossil diesel but it is commonly sold blended with varying levels of fossil diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It is typically sold as a B5 ( up to 5% bio diesel and 95% diesel) or B20 ( up to 20% bio diesel and 80% diesel) blend.

Is Biodiesel better for the Environment?
How is Biodiesel Made?
Biodiesel and your Vehicle Warranty
Is Biodiesel safe?
Will I get the same performance?
Can I switch between normal diesel and Renew Diesel (B20 blend)?
What are the benefits of using Renew Diesel?
Excise Relief

 Is Biodiesel better for the Environment?
The greenhouse and air quality emissions of biodiesel blends in Australia (Publication - Technical) Report indicates that full life cycle trials carried out by independent bodies, substantiate the environmental benefits of using biodiesel. International studies such as Biodiesel Emissions Analysis Program | US EPA also support these conclusions.

How is Biodiesel Made?
Biodiesel is made from either vegetable oils, animal fats and /or recycled cooking oils. The manufacturing process converts these oils and fats into chemicals called fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) or more commonly biodiesel.

Biodiesel and your Vehicle Warranty
Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel that runs in any conventional, unmodified diesel engine. Some vehicle and equipment manufacturers have a clear policy on the use of biodiesel which may affect your warranty. Always check your Manufacturers recommendations.

With broad industry acceptance of biodiesel within Europe and the US, for commercial and passenger use, the range of vehicles within the Australian market that are endorsed is constantly increasing.

Freedom Fuels sell Renew Diesel with confidence. Any Renew Diesel sold from retail locations is clearly identified using a label similar to below:

Is it safe?
It is extremely safe because it’s as biodegradable as sugar, 10 times less toxic than table salt and has a substantially higher flash point than petroleum diesel. Biodiesel reduces the risk of contamination to our water ways and reduces landfill. Freedom Renew Diesel meets all Fuel Quality Standards as prescribed by the Australian Federal Government.

Will I get the same performance?
Renew Diesel exceeds the Australian minimum standard for cetane rating (power), so it will power you along at least as well as standard diesel.

Can I switch between normal diesel and Renew Diesel (B20 blend)?
Renew Diesel meets all the stringent Australian standards for diesel, so it is fine to use in place of petroleum diesel. In fact, Renew Diesel will add the benefit of cleaning your diesel vehicle’s fuel system at the same time. This is obviously a great advantage, but it could mean you’ll need to check your fuel filter after the initial few fills.

What are the benefits of using Renew Diesel?
Using Renew Diesel is good for your vehicle, good for your health, good for the environment and good for Australia’s economy. Renew Diesel:

• Significantly reduces pollution – decreasing greenhouse and other deadly emissions.
• Uses a locally grown and manufactured renewable fuel.
• Meets all the specifications for the Australian diesel standard, protecting your engine and ATO claims where applicable.
• Strengthens rural economies as well as assisting favourable national trade balance.
• Improves lubricity, which adds fuel pump life to your engine; and
  Cleans your vehicle’s fuel system to maximize the engine’s power and economy.

Excise Relief
Registered off road users can claim 38.14 cpl on their total purchase & Transport operators can claim 18.15 cpl on their total purchase.

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