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lrmike:
This is actually one of my favorite topics as I enjoy checking out alternative fuels. First a few websites to peruse for good information:
http://journeytoforever.org/
http://www.biodieselnow.com/
http://www.dancingrabbit.org/biodiesel/
These help understand the differences between Biodiesel, SVO (Straight Veg Oil) and WVO (Waste Veg Oil)
Basically though, if you run Biodiesel it's a refined product operationally near identical to dinodiesel. You can make it yourself (maybe, depending on what your better half will let you get away with) or Stateside we can purchase it commercially. It can be freely mixed with dinodiesel.
SVO nad WVO are different - basically because they are thicker and require a little work to make operate efficiently in the motor.
There's one guy her in VA running his 110 on WVO - he seems happy so far!
Let me know if you anyone wants more detailed info - I'll get carried away here too easily :lol:
LandRoger:
--- Quote from: "jaws" ---don't run it on veg oil,yeah sure you get a cheap fuel,lighter tax.but also a shorter engine life,near dam impossible cold morning starting....there are pro's and cons for this arguement as long as your arm.but the question is how much do you like your engine!
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For your information the diesel engine was designed to run on peanut oil or other veggie oils, it is actually BETTER for your engine as it has better lubrication properties than Sulpher ridden diesel, cold starting is ok if the fuel ratio of derv/veg is on the derv side :ie 75/25 or if you have a fuel heater then 100% veg is ok , I have been running a 200tdi on Tesco rape oil for allmost a year 13,000 or more miles -engine feels tighter more powerfull goes the same as straight derv -i run it 50/50 and love saveing money, OIL be seeing ya BTW I love my engine,
bezzabsa:
i understand its a bit of a minefield when it comes to declaring it tho'??
was looking into it for the s3..have a few local chippies that would love to be able to get rid of their waste oil cheap.. and i have a shed to do the filtering etc..and was going to run a twin tank setup with a switch and pre filter.. only problem is i only do short journeys..so not really viable
Range Rover Blues:
Another alternative that's in it's infancy is LPG in Diesl engines. I was talking to an installer about doing the Rangie and we got on to the subject.
It could cost about £3k to do a Sprinter sized van, much more on a tractor unit but the return in fuel economy is amazing, so much so that the literature from the manufacturers claims only 20% saving, fleet operators don't believe the 34% that has been achieved. Basically propane is a catalyst that improves the burn of Derv thus releasing more power and a cleaner burn. This can help older trucks meet the newer regulations for emissions too, and the engines last longer.
Brian the Sn@il:
--- Quote from: "lrmike" ---This is actually one of my favorite topics as I enjoy checking out alternative fuels. First a few websites to peruse for good information:
http://journeytoforever.org/
http://www.biodieselnow.com/
http://www.dancingrabbit.org/biodiesel/
These help understand the differences between Biodiesel, SVO (Straight Veg Oil) and WVO (Waste Veg Oil)
Basically though, if you run Biodiesel it's a refined product operationally near identical to dinodiesel. You can make it yourself (maybe, depending on what your better half will let you get away with) or Stateside we can purchase it commercially. It can be freely mixed with dinodiesel.
SVO nad WVO are different - basically because they are thicker and require a little work to make operate efficiently in the motor.
There's one guy her in VA running his 110 on WVO - he seems happy so far!
Let me know if you anyone wants more detailed info - I'll get carried away here too easily :lol:
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Great info mate :)
Can yuo post up Pros and COns for each product ? and which one is the best saving and the best for the engine ?
Cheers
Brian
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