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vdavies **
Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 83 Location: Merseyside
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 16:41 Post subject: Rape Seed |
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On a TV programme last night it was claimed that some diesel engines can run on pure rape seed oil without modification - does anyone run a trooper on rape seed oil ? _________________ 2001 Isuzu Citation Trooper
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rallymarshall *******
Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 1728 Location: somewere thereabouts
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 19:45 Post subject: |
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mine does but only at 20-25% _________________ atb kevin
65 vauxhall mokka 1.6cdti 4x4 se
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dxmedia *******
Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 4677 Location: Hope Valley
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 20:58 Post subject: |
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Rape oil when it comes into the silos at the farm is very very light, and yes diesel engines will run on it with no modifications. Although, probably more recommended for DI engines in things like tractors rather than more refined diesel engines _________________ For great insurance deals on 4x4s, imports and more, contact Adrian Flux :
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rangielover ****
Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 276 Location: West wales
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:20 Post subject: |
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or direct injection 2.8 |
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Topvaux Lifetime member
Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 934 Location: Dereham, Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:58 Post subject: |
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I run my 3.0 on 50% veggie and I only use rape seed because it is very light (I've run short distances on 100% with no apparent difference in performance), it is more resistant to winter waxing and it's not a food crop per se and it's grown in the UK so the lentil-munching sandal-wearer within me feels a little better about it! Oh - and it's invariably cheaper! |
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tug *
Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 23
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:50 Post subject: |
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Hi
feel a bit sorry for the guy with the Merc 4x4, leason learnt i guess
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Topvaux Lifetime member
Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 934 Location: Dereham, Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 13:24 Post subject: |
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tug wrote: |
Hi
feel a bit sorry for the guy with the Merc 4x4, leason learnt i guess
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What was that, Tug? |
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