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jonkem · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 21:14 Post subject:

The flap for the 3.1 inlet tract is just before the intercooler. Small vacuum pipe connected to it (the one nearest the turbo). The relevent temp reading is taken from the engines stat housing so it's quite easy for it to be activated this time of year.
Consensus on the forum is make sure the valves are open and DON'T TOUCH THAT BUTTON Laughing

I run 50/50 in both 2.8 & 3.1 with no bother & no mods but if it got too cold I would definitely think about anti wax additive.
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Richardhw · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:20 Post subject:

During the summer I did on occasion run my 3.0 entirely on SVO (costco finest along with any from the supermarkets) with no problems and no noticably difference in performance including towing a fairly large caravan.
NO modifications at all, just throw it straight in the tank, now its getting colder I use more diesel to oil to prevent waxing (perhaps 75/25) and when it gets really cold I will just use diesel.
Up till recently I had a Xantia which has done around 50000mls like this with no problems and no mods.
Also had a Toyota Estima (my first 4 wheel drive Smile

) this didn't take too kindly to an excess of SVO it ran like a pig, well it wouldnt run past around 2000 rpm on only oil at all. I'm led to believe that its got a lot to do with the make of the fuel pump, bosch seem to be able to cope ok where others can't.

markymoan · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:28 Post subject:

When running svo in winter you can add petrol to it, but the petrol goes in first then the svo, up to a max 20% petrol for -15c Smile

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Chris B · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:31 Post subject:

Hmmm.... 3.0 on SVO? How much does it save?? (after paying tax)
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markymoan · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:33 Post subject:

Dont know about the 3.0 Chris the 2.8 and 3.1 are ok i think but Question

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Chris B · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:37 Post subject:

Its something I would like to try... but maybe not on my motor Confused

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Richardhw · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:39 Post subject:

Can only say that there doesn't seem to be a drop in MPG like for like so with the oil in the region of 55p per litre and tax at 26p per litre, diesel at around 90p per litre it's only about 10p saving. I can't say what it does to the gallon cos I just fill it when it needs it but any saving is worth having to my mind (Yorkshire born and bred) Laughing

Peej · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:39 Post subject:

Richardhw · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:42 Post subject:

It does make you a little nervous the first few times you put some in, It's taken me months to convince my brother in law to put some in his discovery Laughing

Chris B · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:47 Post subject:

might have to try it a little at a time and slowly work up to 50/50
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Richardhw · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 23:03 Post subject:

Exactly what I did Smile

davehodge999 · *** Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 155

ive been using proper biodiesel in my 3.0 and a volvo fl6 wagon.both run fine.trooper has been turning over abit more to start it when its cold wagon loves it.70 pence litre duty paid with receipt from a man in cumbria.hes just bought an x5 and puts it in 100%.ive started putting a bit of diesel in when it gets colder.if you want some chris i ll get an extra barrel.according to websites bio is alegedly a direct replacement for mineral diesel

Dave Martin · * Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 18 Location: Dartmoor

Hi all. I've been working on making high quality bio diesel for some time now.Initially it can seem quite complex, but it isn't... for an intro into the how to's, have a look here. http://www.biodieselcommunity.org/howitsmade/
If its made properly, you get a slight increase in power and mpg, but you have to chance the fuel filter a few times during the first few thousand miles, as the bio diesel cleans all the s**t out left by the 'dirty' diesel.