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ginge61 Newbie
Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 9 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:04 Post subject: 50/50 used oil and desiel |
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on a 3.1 trooper 1993 should it be ok as i have a cheep source of used oil to mix and whats the best way to filter it out etc |
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richard wilkinson *******
Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 2114 Location: staffordshire
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 18:54 Post subject: |
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to be honest not really the brightist of ideas filtered or not the smoke will be to such a level it will be dangerouse
the thought of blocking the injecters injecter pump with carbon deposits carnt really be that appealing do yourself a favour and take it down the tip _________________ isuzu 3.0 about to be a 3.1 it is now
vauxhall astra club 1.6 |
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bazza2541 *****
Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 645 Location: Letterkenny, Donegal.
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 19:41 Post subject: |
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Are you talking about used engine oil or used vegetable oil? _________________ Let the big dawg hunt. |
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ginge61 Newbie
Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 9 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 23:09 Post subject: |
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veg oil |
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bazza2541 *****
Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 645 Location: Letterkenny, Donegal.
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 23:20 Post subject: |
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that's what I thought.
50/50 is perfect, might even be able to reduce the ratio of diesel a wee bit.
I was told to start at 50/50 then reduce diesel by 1 liter per fill. When it gets smoky, add a liter of diesel and that's your mix.
BUT.......50/50 should keep the wvo in suspension even in the coldest weather. _________________ Let the big dawg hunt. |
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 23:48 Post subject: |
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Let it settle for a week or so then filter the oil at no more than 5 micron, 1 micron would be perfect. _________________ |
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ginge61 Newbie
Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 9 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:45 Post subject: |
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well that sounds good will give it a try |
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cai876 ***
Joined: 03 Mar 2010 Posts: 158 Location: Near Bangor, North Wales
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 13:13 Post subject: |
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I have a lot of experience with running a trooper on veg oil. 50/50 the vehicle 'should' run like its on diesel. Your filter will need changing soon and will need changing a few times again after that. I need to change my filter again today. This is because veg will pick up all the *beep* in the tank and the fuel lines.
I filter my oil down to 1 micron and dewater in a steel drum with an immersion heater. You should dewater your oil or otherwise you will eventually get injector pump troubles. The water causes your pump to corrode. _________________ 1994 Isuzu Trooper 3.1TD 146,000 miles - Now dead
MK2/Mk4 hybrid with 3.1TD engine conversion from the old one in progress
Tyres 265/75 R16 BFG MT KM2
Suckin' Veg Oil Baby! |
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ginge61 Newbie
Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 9 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 15:51 Post subject: |
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thanks for that and from gods country too lol im on the isle of man at presant runing my trooper over there manx reg one |
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richard wilkinson *******
Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 2114 Location: staffordshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 20:41 Post subject: |
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well why dident you say that
_________________ isuzu 3.0 about to be a 3.1 it is now
vauxhall astra club 1.6 |
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