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June 1, 2005

Seattle-area biodiesel available

Seattle now has its first biodiesel refueling station, operated by Laurelhurst Oil. The station uses locally produced biodiesel and promises cleaner burning, 100% backwards compatible fuel which will run smoother and prolong periods between maintenance. A number of claims that, if true, could present a much better option for those of us with diesel vehicles. If you're traveling through the Seattle area and need some fuel for your vehicle or generator you might think about trying Laurelhurts's biodiesel.

The station is located at:

4550 Union Bay Pl NE
Seattle, WA 98105

From Laurelhurst's biodiesel page:

Biodiesel Quick Facts:

1. Biodiesel is made in the USA from renewable resources, reducing our dependence on foreign oil. We supply locally produced biodiesel when available.
2. Biodiesel will run in ANY diesel engine. Select pre-1990 vehicles require updates to older "natural" rubber hoses and gaskets. Biodiesel is a natural solvent, and will loosen diesel sludge in older vehicles; resulting in a plugged fuel filter. The solution? Fill with B50 or above, wait two weeks and replace your fuel filter.
3. Biodiesel can be used 100% (B100) or mixed at any ratio with regular diesel fuel. Common blends are 20% biodiesel/80% diesel (B20), or a 50/50 combination (B50). To blend, fill with diesel first, then top off with biodiesel. A common method is to fill up at half tank increments, alternating biodiesel and petroleum diesel.
4. Biodiesel is cleaner than petroleum diesel. Biodiesel use substantially reduces emissions of greenhouse pollutants and essentially eliminates sulfur dioxides and sulfates emissions.

Posted by Beau Gunderson at June 1, 2005 12:50 PM

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