Thread: Where to get BioDiesel in Melbourne

Hmmm, given the response I guess it's not too readily available...

Hi,

Dunno if you have Volume Plus down there, but in NSW they sell what is labelled as bio-diesel blend. Since they're usually ten cents less than every other servo around I'm guessing the bio-diesel blend is short for 100% if we can get it, and it's not that uncommon for them to run out.

Or you could look here:
http://www.melbournebiodiesel.org/

Cheers
Simon

OK, thanks - looks like Thomastown might be the closest (and unfortunately that's not very close!)

Check out this site for some info

http://www.grownfuel.com/buybiodiesel/index.html

Thanks - looks like there aren;t too many biofuel sellers over here in Vic..

G'day.

Yeah, there's not too many of them around yet. I'm lucky coz I live pretty close to the SAFF at Boronia that Sharpie's link mentions, and I've been filling up there for a while now. For what it's worth, I reckon it's great. Could be just my imagination, but I think it runs smoother, and it smells good too!

What sort of vehicle are you running?

We've been running a 6 cylinder Perkins equipped rescue boat in Perth on 100% Biodiesel from Amadeus Oil for about 6 years. It runs well, smells good and makes you feel like you are helping the planet. If you are switching to it from mineral diesel keep an eye on the fuel filters as it cleans all the crud (varnish) out of the tank and lines. There are issues with some seals on modern engines as well so you have to check the manufacturer's specs. Old Otto originally designed the diesel engine to run on peanut oil, so we are going back to our roots (or nuts as the case may be).