Bio-diesel use 1.9 MJet GPS

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One for the FIAT techies, I searched but found no clear response... So...

Can Bio-diesel be used in the 1.9 MJet Diesel GPS without any risk of damage or problems?
 
you cant have searched very hard!

try "biodiesel" and "JTD" as search terms.

I did and theres as many questions as answers Jug. Statements about 50/50 mixes and all sorts of blather. What do FIAT say is what I am after thats why I mentioned the FIAT techies.
 
Apparently you will have to change the fuel filter after 500 miles or so as the bio diesel flushes all the crud out and this in turn blocks the filter !
 
I have the 1.9 turbo in my doblo & asked Fiat if they approve (as mine is still under warranty). Fiat say they are happy for me to use a 5% mix - which is the standard mix at the pumps, EN 590.
They went on to tell me that veg oil can corrode certain components within the engine, hence the need for using such a small amount.
 
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I have the 1.9 turbo in my doblo & asked Fiat if they approve (as mine is still under warranty). Fiat say they are happy for me to use a 5% mix - which is the standard mix at the pumps, EN 590.
They went on to tell me that veg oil can corrode certain components within the engine, hence the need for using such a small amount.

the only thing it will wear out is rubber fuel pipes, i've been using bio diesel for over a year upto 90% mix and have had no problems and only changed the fuel filter when the car is serviced
 
Too much hassle so I cant be ars*d :D
 
the only thing it will wear out is rubber fuel pipes, i've been using bio diesel for over a year upto 90% mix and have had no problems and only changed the fuel filter when the car is serviced


Trouble is, I'm in year 2 of the Fiat 3year warranty so can't risk any problems - it's a bit like inkjet printers, if they discover you've used refills rather than their own originals your warranty is void.
I'm sure Fiat will be exactly the same, any problems & the garage sniff bio diesel & they'll blame you.
 
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