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I'm cutting fuel costs by $2.39/Gallon by using
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vegetable oil instead of Diesel. Just ordered my start up kit...now I have to build a mini pumping station. My fuel costs should be approx. .46/Gallon. I hope this stuff doesn't end up hurting my engine! Almost sounds too good to be true.
Here's the link: http://www.dieselsecret.com/index.html
Here's the link: http://www.dieselsecret.com/index.html
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The thing that I wonder is, if this was possible why isn't all the big trucking lines converting to this fuel. They must consume the lions share to diesel fuel each day?
Anything to get off the foreign oil I am behind 100%.
What about a solution for gasoline-powered vehicles?
Warranty Voiding?
Yes, by definition, anything from Slick 50 to STP added to your engine can be justification for voiding of your warranty if the manufacturer desires. The issue is, of course, whether you tell them what you put in your engine.
They showed a guy doing this on Dirty Jobs. What the website doesn't tell you is that you will spend a huge amount of time picking-up, pumping, filtering, and converting frier grease to fuel. I thought it looked like a pain-in-the-asz. I would question the company just by the last phrase in this answer taken from their own FAQ.
Warranty Voiding?
Yes, by definition, anything from Slick 50 to STP added to your engine can be justification for voiding of your warranty if the manufacturer desires. The issue is, of course, whether you tell them what you put in your engine.
on no account DO NOT use ,used oil from take aways,bars or whatever,(it collects impurities from the food,& waxes ya motor injectors up) only use NEW veggy oil!
They showed a guy doing this on Dirty Jobs. What the website doesn't tell you is that you will spend a huge amount of time picking-up, pumping, filtering, and converting frier grease to fuel. I thought it looked like a pain-in-the-asz. I would question the company just by the last phrase in this answer taken from their own FAQ.
Warranty Voiding?
Yes, by definition, anything from Slick 50 to STP added to your engine can be justification for voiding of your warranty if the manufacturer desires. The issue is, of course, whether you tell them what you put in your engine.
Supposedly, it only takes about 5 minutes to mix filter and pump 30-35 gallons of fuel...and from what I've read, people seem to be getting better engine performance with it. The worst part about it will be picking up the oil. They said you can get all the parts you need to make your pump for $120-$150. I guess I'll see how it works out. I'm spending at least $125/week in gas now...that should drop to about $25/week...a savings of at least $400/month or $4800/year....that's a few nice firearms![:p]
Are you using the new vegie oil or picking up the used stuff?
I'm getting the used stuff...that's what the filtration system is for.
Ah! Ha! I read your other post, you are doing this so you can buy that S & W 460!!!!!!!!
It's on the list, but I've got some glass to buy and quite a few reloading supplies and equipment I want to pick up first...along with a new CCW.[^][:p]
Do you have a diesel truck or car? Make?
Well I think you are doing the right thing. Most of us are getting quite nervous about the cost of fuel. I don't have a diesel but if I did I would do the same, look for a way to burn something we can get locally in it. I know in Europe they have a much larger mix of diesel autos. They get upwards to 50 mpg and burn fuel that are much cleaner than the diesel mix available to the US. They are port injected and are much less noisy than our older diesels, so easier to live with. This may be the answer to get off the imported oil, a switch to bio-diesel. Combined with increased Ethanol for the gas autos, this could have a big impact on the amount of fuel we need to import.
Do you have a diesel truck or car? Make?
2001 Dodge 2500 series extended cab long bed with a Cummings Turbo Diesel.
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel.htm
The sulfer content in diesel is almost gone now. So is the lubrication of the engine it done.
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel.htm
Damn Gov't agencies screwing around with something that they have no business messing with. Diesels are far better for the enviornment than gas vehicles to begin with. If they want to do anything at all to help out the enviornment, they should be focussing on GAS ENGINES...which are FAR more harmful than diesels are! Now I'm pissed! It's just like that stupid idea of winter gasoline which they switch over too in the winter. You get less mpg with the winter gas and therefore have to burn more gas, which means you are putting out more polution than you would have if they just left things alone. F@#*ing lawmakers and their policies[:(!][:(!][:(!] Excuse my rant, but the damn gov't has their nose in everthing. It won't be long before they are telling what kind of toilet paper to use!
quote:Originally posted by sig232
Well I think you are doing the right thing. Most of us are getting quite nervous about the cost of fuel. I don't have a diesel but if I did I would do the same, look for a way to burn something we can get locally in it. I know in Europe they have a much larger mix of diesel autos. They get upwards to 50 mpg and burn fuel that are much cleaner than the diesel mix available to the US. They are port injected and are much less noisy than our older diesels, so easier to live with. This may be the answer to get off the imported oil, a switch to bio-diesel. Combined with increased Ethanol for the gas autos, this could have a big impact on the amount of fuel we need to import.
Do you have a diesel truck or car? Make?
2001 Dodge 2500 series extended cab long bed with a Cummings Turbo Diesel.
Cummins, and running that fuel home-made through your engine will void any remaining warranty.
If you factor in all of the extra costs involved in converting vegatable oil to diesel (including the raw time spent physically doing it), e.g. buying all of the equipment and required chemicals, replacement filters, holding tanks & containers, fuel costs for your two-way trip to go get the used oil, and several other hidden costs that you will discover, I firmly believe you will not be making it for only 46 cents per gallon.
I say support the farming community and buy true Bio-diesel (if it is locally available to you).
WACA Historian & Life Member
quote:Originally posted by ECC
quote:Originally posted by sig232
Well I think you are doing the right thing. Most of us are getting quite nervous about the cost of fuel. I don't have a diesel but if I did I would do the same, look for a way to burn something we can get locally in it. I know in Europe they have a much larger mix of diesel autos. They get upwards to 50 mpg and burn fuel that are much cleaner than the diesel mix available to the US. They are port injected and are much less noisy than our older diesels, so easier to live with. This may be the answer to get off the imported oil, a switch to bio-diesel. Combined with increased Ethanol for the gas autos, this could have a big impact on the amount of fuel we need to import.
Do you have a diesel truck or car? Make?
2001 Dodge 2500 series extended cab long bed with a Cummings Turbo Diesel.
Cummins, and running that fuel home-made through your engine will void any remaining warranty.
If you factor in all of the extra costs involved in converting vegatable oil to diesel (including the raw time spent physically doing it), e.g. buying all of the equipment and required chemicals, replacement filters, holding tanks & containers, fuel costs for your two-way trip to go get the used oil, and several other hidden costs that you will discover, I firmly believe you will not be making it for only 46 cents per gallon.
I say support the farming community and buy true Bio-diesel (if it is locally available to you).
This stuff is supposed to be far better for your engine than Bio-Diesel. The additive makes 144 gallons and is $12 a can...cheaper in bulk. The parts to make the pump come in at $120-$150 depending on where you live. You can pick up the oil while you are already out doing other things...or on your way home. I'm going to give it shot. I don't have a whole lot to loose as long as it does not hurt my engine...and a whole lot to gain...a bare minimum of $4800 a year. I hope it works like they say it will.
Marvel Mystery oil. is good stuff, i have used it for yrs.
should lubricate it up and save the pumps. Red bottle or
bulk and all the truck stops have it.
they sale it at wally world also!!! i run it in both the oil and fuel!!!! seems to work very well!