BMW Engines Accepts Biofuel

post from Ubergizmo on 27 January 2008 11:44:22 PM. © Ubergizmo

If but a little, though that is still a start. It seems that all BMW engines are capable of taking in a tiny percentage of biofuel mixed with regular fuel without requiring any modifications. BMW did issue a press release that all BMW diesels can run with blends of up to 7% of biodiesel (B7) without further changes. With regards to ethanol, BMWs are can function with up to 10% blends, only if the engine was built post-1998. Engines prior to that time period can run with blends up to 5%. Currently, BMW is putting on hold the development of its E85 engines until the second-generation biofuels have arrived. Any step towards reducing the reliance on oil is always a good move if you ask me.

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