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What ratio of bio-diesel can you run on a Volkswagen Diesel engine?

I've been looking into home bio-diesel production, and am wanting to get a used Volkswagen diesel powered car (Jetta, Golf, Passat, etc.).

Just say I created my own home bio-diesel perfectly (like 100% how it should be done) and fill up


First off, we are talking about Biodiesel, and NOT waste veggie oil, correct? Because you don't want WVO anywhere near any diesel engine built in the last 20 years...

If you're looking at older VWs, 100% bio is just fine, so long as you're

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