SoCal Veg Oil

Diesel engines usually run 200,000+ miles and can get better mileage than most unleaded engines.  To show this example, I will compare my last 2006 Toyota Tundra and my current 2002 Ford F-250. The Tundra is considered a 1/2-ton truck with a V-8 and runs on unleaded gasoline.  Driving on freeway and street conditions, I …

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Heat. The viscosity of vegetable oil is similar to diesel fuel at around 160 degrees, minimum.  Usually engine coolant is around 180 degrees, so if you can get the coolant to heat the oil (with little heat loss), your system can be more sustainable, not needing extra electrical power.

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There is a misconception that using SVO or WVO [Straight (new) or Waste (used) Vegetable Oil] is the same as bio-diesel.  Some part manufacturers and mechanics use these terms interchangeably.  Let’s clarify what the differences are here: -Bio-Diesel starts out as veg oil, but is chemically altered, usually using lye, methanol and sodium and potasium hydroxide.  …

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I get to take my F-250 (mid-VO conversion) to Green Coast Day tommorrow.  There will be many alternative fuel vehicles and a great speaker, all starting at 9am.  See more info at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/619069654?ref=ecount

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The idea of sustainability is what first excited me about running vegetable oil in my diesel.  Not only can it be cheaper, but plant oils are pretty easy to come by and it definitley feels better than paying $4.50 a gallon (4/2/2011) to a gas station!  I have researched heating, filtering, the “path” from tank …

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