FUEL FILTER CHANGING WORKSHOPS
A hands-on filter changing workshop at the Oasis... We'll have you change your fuel filter so you know exactly how to do it, and we'll be there to instruct you the whole way.

DIESEL CAR  MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

Want to know how to maintain and perform service on your 1974-85 Mercedes? Improve power by up to 20% and increase MPG. Increase your understanding and competency. Bring your car and get ready for some hands on learning.

BERKELEY BIODIESEL COLLECTIVE, BIODIESEL 101
Have questions about biodiesel? The Berkeley Biodiesel Collective offers informational meetings on the first Monday of most months. Check the BBC web site for details.

MONTHLY FUEL FILTER CHANGING WORKSHOPS [back to top]
Next workshop is Sunday, September 21st
12:00pm - 3:00pm, $20
BioFuel Oasis, 2465 4th Street at Dwight, Berkeley

Come into the shop or call during business hours (510-665-5509) to sign up for a 1/2 hour time slot and to pay the $5.00 deposit to hold your appointment. We'll put you on the schedule and send you an email reminder. Please be sure to call and let us know if you have to cancel - we turn people away when the schedule fills up.

If you are not ready to change your filter but want to see how it is done you can make an appointment to come and watch us change the filter on a vehicle that is similar to your own.

What should I bring?
We sell filters for 1977 - 1985 240D and 300 series Mercedes. We also sell filters for 2000 and newer VW TDIs, except for 2006 + Jettas; those must be purchased from the dealer. Please bring your own fuel filter if you have a different model car. If you have them please bring a couple screwdrivers, and possibly a clamp or visegrips and an oil/fuel drip pan. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting stained.

How do I know it's time to change my fuel filter?
If you've just switched to running 100% biodiesel, we recommend waiting at least a month or two before changing your fuel filter. If you've been running 100% biodiesel for months (years?), it's a good thing to proactively change your fuel filter every 3-6 months, so you don't end up having to do it on the road. If it's time to change it, ask us to sign up for this workshop.

No stinking diesel please!
And please don't have any petro diesel fuel in your car if you are changing your fuel filter at the workshop. To insure this, don't run any petro diesel for at least two tankfuls before the workshop. We just don't want to touch or deal with disposing of toxic diesel fuel.

DIESEL CAR MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP [back to top]
September 28th, 10-3pm, Biofuel Oasis
$140 for lecture, workshop, and parts. $30 lecture only
dieselworkshops@gmail.com   510-653-9450

• Lecture-30 minutes How glow plugs work, fuel filters/lines, fuel injector pump, starter, coolant, how brakes work, how to perform a compression test, and how to improve mileage. Q and A.
• Lab-4 hours Under supervision of instructor, workshop participants will learn how to: perform a car inspection, test glow plugs, remove a tire, and perform a brake check. AND one of the following: change a fuel filter,upgrade fuel lines, or replace fuel tank strainer. Participants will work on own car.

Workshop taught by Billy Jacobs, Biofuel Oasis recommended mechanic. Over 12 years experience. Degree in Auto Technology. Member of Berkeley Biodiesel collective, and biodiesel homebrewer.

Workshop pre-registration and payment required.

No dino diesel please!
Please don't have any petro diesel fuel in your car if you are changing your fuel filter or fuel tank strainer at the workshop. To insure this, don't run any petro diesel for at least two tankfuls before the workshop. We just don't want to touch or deal with disposing of toxic diesel fuel.