![]() It’s the same story with Volkswagen Malaysia, who told us that running B10 on its diesel engines will produce adverse effects as well as void the warranty.Īlso not in support of B10 is Isuzu Malaysia, which says that one of the primary concerns about biodiesels of grades B7 and above has been, among others, the high presence of water in the blends of palm methyl ester. ![]() As such, they do not encourage B10 use in their models. ![]() Responding to our questions, UMW Toyota said its current diesel engines are not rated for B10 use they can only take up to B7. It goes on to say that “the introduction of B10 biodiesel requires further consideration.” Mercedes-Benz Malaysia says its diesel-powered passenger cars, vans and trucks can use up to B7 biodiesel (7% palm-based biodiesel/93% petroleum diesel blend), while Fuso trucks in Malaysia can only take a maximum of B5 biodiesel (5% palm-based biodiesel/95% petroleum diesel blend). ![]() UPDATE: Isuzu has released a statement regarding the unsuitability of B10 for its engines. Following BMW Malaysia announcing it found “technical challenges” running its diesel engines on B10 biodiesel (10% palm-based biodiesel/90% petroleum diesel blend, will reportedly be implemented nationwide by October), and that its engines can take up to B7, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, UMW Toyota and Volkswagen Malaysia have issued responses that echo the same sentiments. ![]()
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