Technician A says that when biodiesel is used in place of petroleum base diesel fuel engine power is increased by approximately 10%. Technician B says that HC emissions are reduced when biodiesel is used as an alternative to diesel fuel. Who is correct?

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Technician B is correct because biodiesel generally results in lower hydrocarbon (HC) emissions compared to petroleum-based diesel fuel. However, biodiesel does not typically increase engine power by 10%; in fact, it may slightly decrease power due to its lower energy content compared to conventional diesel.

Technician a Says That When Biodiesel Is Used in Place