Tests and demonstrations, however, have shown that biodiesel is no different from petroleum diesel in terms of engine performance and wear. This is the cheapest biodiesel in the world. The Maui supplier and maker of biodiesel is Pacific Biodiesel Inc. 285 Hukilike, Bay B103, Kahului. Telephone them at 877-3144. They are located behind Midas across the parking lot from Standard Motors.
Diesel engines are more efficient than gas motors.
If you decide to switch from a gas car to a diesel car, powered by biodiesel, you will most likely save money even though you will be paying a little more per gallon. The only way you will spend more money on fuel is if you already have a diesel vehicle and decide to switch from petrol diesel to biodiesel, but think of the benefits of using a non-toxic fuel over regular diesel which is very toxic. Biodiesel can be stored wherever petroleum diesel is stored, except in concrete-lined tanks. Biodiesel may result in some deterioration of rubber or polyurethane foam materials. On Kauai - Na Pali Adventures uses biodiesel in their tour boat.