bio fuel

i think i want a change of fronty & im fairly sure now that i want later a reg tdi diesel so im going to start getting out locally to inspect/test drive a few but before i do ive read that a lot of members have suggested to steer clear of using bio fuel which i definetly will do, but is there any way of telling if a previous owner has used it in a perspective purchase ? im suspecting probably not

I would try a bit of the old reverse psychology matey.... :shock:

When you are viewing the car, drop into the conversation that your "mate" runs his diesel 4x4 on bio fuel and saves a fortune, so its something you are thinking of doing to save a few quid...if the seller has used bio in it, they will probably then tell you as they think it will clinch the sale, and brag about how much they saved... :wink:

If his house is surrounded by unfinished projects and half built windmills and all that sort of stuff, then probably yes.
I'm very ecologist, I breed organic sheep and sell direct, but the yard is clean and tidy (ish).
I wouldn't put Bio fuel in my Fronty 'cos it can't take it.
I'd use it in the old Someca tractors if I could find a reliable supplier as the pump is oil lubricated., but this is rural France and there's nobody.
In winter we run them on 30% petrol to stop it waxing.
Best of luck with your search.....if she feels right on the test drive, she's for you....just go with your gut instinct.

You should smell it at the exhaust end, or sniff the cap see if it smells of diesel, the only real way is looking in the fuel filter, but doubt you could get away with that.

Remember one thing, all fuel sold in the UK has to have at least 5% bio fuel

if the pump is working and no lights are on its unlikely if has been used with low quality stuff at least, take it for a good long run, start from cold as well and check when you turn the ignition on that the engine light comes on for a second as some people remove the bulbs if there is a problem :wink: