Key Advantages of Biodiesel:

• Biodiesel runs in any conventional
• It can be stored anywhere that petroleum diesel fuel is stored.
• Biodiesel reduces Carbon Dioxide emissions
• Biodiesel can be used alone or mixed in any amount with petroleum diesel fuel.
• Biodiesel is more lubricating than diesel fuel, so it increases the life of engines.
• Biodiesel is safe to handle because it is biodegradable and non-toxic.
•  According to Alan Weber of the NAB, "neat biodiesel is as biodegradable as sugar and less toxic than salt."
• Biodiesel has a high flash point, or ignition temperature, of about 300 F compared to petroleum diesel fuel which has a flash point of 125 F.  This means it's safer to transport.
• Auto ignition, fuel consumption, power output, and engine torque are relatively unaffected by biodiesel.  So basically, the engine just runs like normal (except for the smell).

Biodiesel can be made from any vegetable oil, including soy, sunflower, canola, and even used cooking oil from fast food restaurants (the stuff they make french fries in!).