Balance between svo/wvo and biodiesel that solves the coking problem?

[kiannone]

Hi. 599 pages is a bit daunting, so I decided to start this.

I've read a lot about how using svo/wvo can clog up a fuel system if the source oil is dirty (hydrogenized/glycerin/etc), combustion is incomplete (temp only 165F/185F/220F at the nozzle etc.), and etc.

I've read a lot about -- and experienced --how biodiesel cleans out a dino fuel system.

So, has anyone experimented, in a disciplined way, with a fueling schedule to see if, for example, running 10/20/etc. tanks of svo/wvo followed by a tank of biodiesel would reasonably mitigate some of these problems?

Thanks.

Kim

PS Dino diesel over $5 a gallon in Malibu.

[torkq]

There is a search engine on this site you could use, but your best bet would be at a SVO/WVO/biodiesel forum, they would be alot more knowledgable not to mention experienced.

[Zedd]

D2 and or B2/5/10/20 is all that should be used. WVO and SVO should never be used in any amount. If you insist on using WVO/SVO then you need to invest in a BioDiesel processor to remove the glycerin in VO that causes coking.

If you don't abuse your engine with crap fuel you won't have to worry about coking.

[kiannone]

Hi Zedd,

Thanks for the re-direct to the svo/biodiesel folks.

I noticed on your "signature" that you have listed a lot of things that you have done to your car. Are you a diesel mechanic? I see that you have done things that appear to be custom -- the type of turbo (?), intercooler, oil filter bypass (what is that?), etc. Could you explain, or point me to a message of yours in which you've explained, these mods?

Thanks.

Kim

[Zedd]

Originally Posted by kiannone

Could you explain, or point me to a message of yours in which you've explained, these mods?

Click on the "Diesel fuel for life" picture link.