Or just used WMO or trans fluid. All you have to do is filter it good and put it into your tank!... I have been running WMO and trans fluid in my 7.3 PSD for a while now with more power than $5 a gallon diesel.
Man cool video, but I'm in safety, you may want to think about the flash point if you heat up any oil or tranny fluid. If that element starves and heats up you will have a bomb on your hands. I don't think that the popoff valve on your hot water heater will survive a BLEVE, or boiling liquid evaporating vapor explosion. Essentially if you get any vapor out of the oil or tranny fluid, maybe even veggie, if the element gets hot enough the thing will explode!
Winter use 75% diesel (or more) and the rest would be the grease and kero mix. I would do 50% WVO and 50% Kero. Unless you are preheating the fuel before starting. Only issue is hard starts once running it dont matter concentration. Spring 50% WVO, 50% Kero, no diesel. Summer 25% kero, 75% WVO, no diesel. Always use octane boost. I add a lil gasoline to all mixes (u research quantity) make sure it mixes in good. Noticed a increase in power small amount of gas. Good luck!
If I were to be running 100% veggie in a diesel like your Mercedes, I would need to thin it out a bit for winter but not in the summer right? since the tank is already warm.
I wouldn't use this blend on a 95. I would go ahead and build yourself a conversion kit for it. I'm not going to use this blend for my 83 for much longer either. It's temporary in my eyes (year or two) until you can afford the conversion.
Pollution? No way. It results in carbon. In Sweden farmers run a hose from the tractor exhaust under the soil. As much smoke as it makes, pollution is nearly nil. I suggest researching your comments before posting.
Hey I use veg oil in my 1995 Dodge. I have a friend who runs a trucking company and has offered his wast motor oil. I have however been reluctant to use it. Can you run 100% motor oil using the same system?
Good question. But I don't know that answer for sure. I heard a story about a local guy running 100% motor oil in his big fancy tow truck. I don't know if it is true or not. But I have seen several forums where guys have run 50% for years with no issues, in a Dodge also. Let me know how it goes.
Nope. That's the point of the kerosene, to thin it down. These old Mercedes can handle it. I wouldn't try this method on something newer, unless it was a small percentage. Issues are: tank screen gets dirty (cleaned it yesterday not hard at all), fuel filters need changed more often, smells a lil different then straight veggie. I will be using straight veggie on my next batch due to it being summer.
Thanks! So much easier (and cheaper) than making biodiesel. Especially when you don't have to! Just don't offer to pay for the grease, only if they say they get paid then offer it up. Makes it just as bad as current fuel.
Or just used WMO or trans fluid. All you have to do is filter it good and put it into your tank!... I have been running WMO and trans fluid in my 7.3 PSD for a while now with more power than $5 a gallon diesel.
V8mo50 9 months ago
Or just used WMO or trans fluid. All you have to do is filter it good and put it into your tank!
V8mo50 9 months ago
Man cool video, but I'm in safety, you may want to think about the flash point if you heat up any oil or tranny fluid. If that element starves and heats up you will have a bomb on your hands. I don't think that the popoff valve on your hot water heater will survive a BLEVE, or boiling liquid evaporating vapor explosion. Essentially if you get any vapor out of the oil or tranny fluid, maybe even veggie, if the element gets hot enough the thing will explode!
Just thinking.
okie294life 1 year ago
Winter use 75% diesel (or more) and the rest would be the grease and kero mix. I would do 50% WVO and 50% Kero. Unless you are preheating the fuel before starting. Only issue is hard starts once running it dont matter concentration. Spring 50% WVO, 50% Kero, no diesel. Summer 25% kero, 75% WVO, no diesel. Always use octane boost. I add a lil gasoline to all mixes (u research quantity) make sure it mixes in good. Noticed a increase in power small amount of gas. Good luck!
lifeofj 3 years ago
If I were to be running 100% veggie in a diesel like your Mercedes, I would need to thin it out a bit for winter but not in the summer right? since the tank is already warm.
StillenGtr17 3 years ago
i have looking to do this for my 85 MB turbo diesel :D
this is great
vcMalice 3 years ago
Excellent vid J! I have 2 MB diesels, an 83 Turbo Diesel and a 95 E300 Diesel. Can the 95 use this wvo set-up? thanks.
WADADA1 3 years ago
I wouldn't use this blend on a 95. I would go ahead and build yourself a conversion kit for it. I'm not going to use this blend for my 83 for much longer either. It's temporary in my eyes (year or two) until you can afford the conversion.
lifeofj 3 years ago
i hope that you don't put used motor oil in your tank dude,'cause of the pollution it would do
beaumec242 3 years ago
Pollution? No way. It results in carbon. In Sweden farmers run a hose from the tractor exhaust under the soil. As much smoke as it makes, pollution is nearly nil. I suggest researching your comments before posting.
annihilator1100 2 years ago
C220, man, keep it up!
zappasoul 3 years ago
Hey I use veg oil in my 1995 Dodge. I have a friend who runs a trucking company and has offered his wast motor oil. I have however been reluctant to use it. Can you run 100% motor oil using the same system?
caddieman1 3 years ago
Good question. But I don't know that answer for sure. I heard a story about a local guy running 100% motor oil in his big fancy tow truck. I don't know if it is true or not. But I have seen several forums where guys have run 50% for years with no issues, in a Dodge also. Let me know how it goes.
lifeofj 3 years ago
did you got separate fuel tank when using vegie mix?
300DTURBO 3 years ago
Nope. That's the point of the kerosene, to thin it down. These old Mercedes can handle it. I wouldn't try this method on something newer, unless it was a small percentage. Issues are: tank screen gets dirty (cleaned it yesterday not hard at all), fuel filters need changed more often, smells a lil different then straight veggie. I will be using straight veggie on my next batch due to it being summer.
lifeofj 3 years ago
Can you do the same with used motor oil and have you tried it?
bigballstom 3 years ago
I am using a little motor oil mixed in with the veggie. I keep it around 10% and have had no issues.
lifeofj 3 years ago
Thanks! So much easier (and cheaper) than making biodiesel. Especially when you don't have to! Just don't offer to pay for the grease, only if they say they get paid then offer it up. Makes it just as bad as current fuel.
lifeofj 3 years ago
great video!!!!
300DTURBO 3 years ago