The BioDiesel article in the new issue

[leera]

Who's read it?

I have been curious about it for a long timme,and have decided that my next vehicle purchase will be a diesel.

I was wondering how feasable it would be to set up a truck with one of those adapter kits from Greasel,and use both BioDiesel and the veggie oil system?

Since with the veggie oil system,you have to run the engine for a few minutes on diesel,until the engine gets warm,and a few minutes before you shut it off.......could this work with biodiesel?

Anybody got any ideas?

[SubVetChief]

leera....There are many kits available for a bio-diesel set-up on your diesel vehicle. Many are well proven and worthwhile.

Remember this tho: If you are buying a NEW vehicle the Manufacture's Warranty goes right out the window if you install any bio-diesel kit. Just food for thought mind you. ;D

A good used diesel vehicle would do just fine for this adaption.

[MNMOM]

Also any alteration such as a chip to save gas in a new vehicle will null the warranty.
As soon as the warranty is gone we are putting a chip in our diesel.

[SubVetChief]

Good that you mentioned the "chip" for the new diesels MNMOM.

With a new diesel truck it is always adviseable to check with the Dealer who sold you the vehicle. SOME Dealers will honor the Warranty IF you let their diesel tech install the unit. Other Dealers will void out the Warranty and refuse to install the "chip".

That is NOT an option the Factory leaves up to the Dealers tho. The new vehicle Owner's Manual specifically states that ANY alteration done will void the Warranty.

Leaves the Consumer twisting in the wind IMO.....

[leera]

I don't think it will be a "NEW" new truck,but will definitely keep those tips in mind.........

Thanks for the input......... :)

[fredusa]

I did read the article, and for the most part the info there is fine. However, in an early paragraph the author begins with "All....begin with WVO"----not a quote, but the gist. Truth is, NOT all such setups use the waste veggie oil, some actually use home grown and made veggie oil---you know, the virgin stuff, self pressed?
Anyway, you speak of both of the possibilities---i.e., using the WVO as-is (filtered of course), or changing the oil to diesel fuel. Personally, since it is such an easy process, I'd go with using alcohol, lye, and veggie oil, whipping it up, etc. to create diesel fuel. Then there's not a problem with gelling of your fuel, need for using pump diesel for start up and shut down, etc. If you have access to such a system and enough oil to use, remember that you can also use this same oil in a fuel oil heater for your house.
BTW, you'll also get, with this process, a kind of major amount of nearly pure glycerin. This can be used for such things as soap-making, and is actually quite good for your skin, both by itself or as a component of your soaps.

[mangyhyena]

Um, what type of furnace, exactly, will use bio-diesel as its fuel source, please? Looks like a great option for home heating.

[aussieron]

I've been running my Land Rover on waste vegetable oil for 5 years and haven't had any problems.
I looked into making bio-diesel, but the cost of the methanol etc and the problem of using dangerous chemicals pushed me into wvo.
I made the entire system myself from bits I scrounged from the local tip and only had to buy things like a 3 port ball valve and stainless steel bolts new.
Kind regards...Ron

[DavidOH]

That's the best thing about Bio-Diesel.
Using Bio-Diesel you need NO modifications whatsoever!

Whatever you use it in, it can't tell the difference.
Flows the same, burns cleaner, lubricates better.

Looks like Jeep stopped installing the CRD engines.
Guess I'll be looking for a used one. :-/

[torenghout]

I've run my 81 datsun diesel like ron ,from scrounged parts,you got to get in there and do it,it ain't for the timid. just do it.

[iltdi]

Jeep is putting the CRD in the Grand Cherokee

[annabella1]

mangy-any furnace that burns oil or kerosene will burn biodiesel.
Leera-The only problem you might have if you use biodiesel to start and then switch to wvo is that biodiesed will solidify at about the same temp as the oil it is made from. IE if you make it from lard it may be solid at higher temps if you make it from a lighter oil it would work at lower temps. you may need to pre heat it before use.
A general thing to keep in mind is that biodiesel really cleans out the old regular diesel fuel from the tank and lines. And regular diesel fuel leaves a reisidue that can clog things up when the biodiesel dissolves it. So you may have to replace your fuel filter very frequently when you start using biodiesel.