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denisch · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Rochdale

Tried running my 3.1 on bio, it was ok with a 50 50 mix but hated a full tank of bio and at an average saving of £10 on half a tank, goin the extra distance for bio (sometimes they run out as well) does'nt seem worth the effort, i just pay up and grimmace.

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dxmedia · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 19:51 Post subject:

I'm running on a 25% mix of straight veg oil with diesel in a 3.1 at the moment, and drives fine, no problems at all.
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whisky_uk · ** Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 56 Location: Spalding

I've been running a good mix of SVO in my Bighorn (201,000Km) since I bought it last summer with no ill effects at all - not even needed to change the fuel filter in 15k - just poured the veggie oil straight into the tank.

I fill the tank with normal diesel and then top up the tank with up to 40L of cheap SVO as I use it. Even in the winter when I dropped down to 30L I had no problems in the subzero cold when I was in France for a few days.

I've just treated it to a full tank - 60 litres - of V-Diesel (Boston Shell Garage 119.9p/l) and I'm changing the fuel filter this weekend and hopefully that may see an increase from the normal 10km/Ltr (27mpg?).

This summer as the weather warms up I will try up to 75% SVO, and I'll keep you informed.

Topvaux · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:37 Post subject:

I get excellent mileage out of a 50:50 mix of DERV and SVO in my 3.0 and haven't had to change my fuel filter either. If you're getting 27mpg out of your 3.1, Whisky, then that's really pretty good. Hard to get better than that without getting noticed by Sally Traffic, I reckon.

thecraig · ** Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 92 Location: SOUTHPORT

what prices are people paying for SVO and where are you getting it from??
My local tesco has some PURA veg oil at 56p/litre but its never in stock, next one up is 80p i think Confused

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Topvaux · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:33 Post subject:

Yes, price and availability are getting to be a problem. I'm told it's possible to place specific orders at Tesco's Customer Service counters in stores. They prefer that, apparently, to having us veggie-burners going in and clearing the shelves at a stroke! I think I'm going to try that next time.

thecraig · ** Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 92 Location: SOUTHPORT

you will have to let us know how you get on, I may do the same ......
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1993 3.1td LWB Citation UK model...
2" lift & 265/75/16 MTs
Snorkel, Body lift, Winch and bighorn lights - ALL GETTIN ORDERED THIS WEEK