In December 2001, John Deere announced its approval of the use of
soybean-based biodiesel fuel in the tractors and other farm machines
made by the company. On April 8, 2002, the company provided
additional detail and clarification regarding John Deere's
position
on biodiesel.
, 2002 4:02 PM
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [biofuel] John Deere biodiesel
In December 2001, John Deere announced its approval of the use of
soybean-based biodiesel fuel in the tractors and other farm machines
made by the company. On April 8, 2002, the company provided
additional detail
Hello,
Would it be possible for someone with knowledge to shed light on the
following statements by John Deere?
I was surprised to read that biodiesel is susceptible to degradation and water
absorption and that Concentrations beyond 5%, by volume, could adversely
affect engine
Aidan W. wrote:
The article also states that your storage tanks should be full? I look
forward to your feedback.
Storage tanks should always be kept as full as possible to minimize air
space, and the chances of condensation contaminating the fuel with
water.
Storage tanks with a lot of
