Much important information relating to biodiesel can be found on the web. The most pertinent ones to this Bulletin are listed below, including engine manufacturers’ position on the use of biodiesel.

Flying V Official Website

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines - Biodiesel Plant

CATERPILLAR  - Three bulletins are available  ( for viewing ) which discuss the use of biodiesel.

http://cat.com/cda/components/fullArticle?m=37675&x=7&id=149474

Engine and Machine fluid Recommendation
• Engines in Earthmoving Machines ( SEBU6250-14 ) p. 53-56
• On highway Truck Engines ( SEBU6385-06 ) p.21-23
• Industrial and Marine Engines  ( SEBU6251-09 ) p.34-37


John Deere – Their publication speaks of the ASTM PS121 provisional standard. This standard has been withdrawn and replaced By the ASTM D6751-03a. The specified limits of this standard are listed on page 5 of this bulletin.

http://www.deere.com/en_US/ag/servicesupport/tips/trators/9000/biodiesel_in_John_Deere_Tractors.html


Cummins – A brief mention of biodiesel is written in section 6 at this following link:

http://www.everytime.com/every/customer/faq.isp#top

A more detailed report on biodiesel is available at this link but is possibly outdated. It also refers to the older ASTM P2121 standard. This standard has been withdrawn and replaced by the ASTM D6751-03a. The specified limits of this standard are listed on page 5 of this bulletin.

http://www.biodiesel.org/pdf_files/OEM%20Statements/2004_OEM_cummins.pdf

 
http://www.detroitdiesel.com/
A more detailed link and new version of Detroit Diesel specifications can be viewed at this following link.


http://www.biodiesel.org/pdf_files/OEM%20Statements/2005_DDC_Statement.pdf

OTHER Manufacturers – For more details on engine manufacturers position on biofuels, refer to this following link to the official web site of the National Biodiesel Board 9 USA )

http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/fuelfactsheets/standards_and_warranties.shtm


The home site address for the National Biodiesel Board 9 ( USA ) is http://www.biodiesel.org
Much detailed and comprehensive information is published and well explained. The reader is strongly encouraged to visit  the site.