@xkabbax if it have a o2 sensor like most newer diesels have 1995 and up then no, it wont work in ur engine, theres an additive added to diesel that the o2 sensor picks up, and if it isnt present then the computer doesnt know what to do and ur engine will run poorly.
This is more of a general comment....to the people who say "would this work" or "can I pour this in XXX car". This only works for this guy because he lives in SoCal (look at other vids). If you live in even a moderately cold climate you'll have to make sure the oil doesn't gel up--which would wreak havoc on your fuel system. Do your research, and make sure it is unbiased before pouring VO into your gas tank!!
This vehicle has operated for over 3 years and 100,000 miles on straight plant oil, and there are no wear or performance problems. In fact, vegetable oil works better than diesel.
5-10% Shouldnt have any negative effects at all. You would only get severe engine damage if you ran your engine on 100% untreated oil for an extended amount of time( a year or more). You might want to add some Anti gelling/Cetane boosting Diesel additive just to be safe, but then again 5-10% now and then should cause any problems. I recommend completely filtering any WVO/SVO to correctly turn it into biodiesel.
If its used as a cooking oil it shoud be okay, but I would check with a few reputable biodiesel/vegetable oil conversion companies before doing anything just to be safe. Diesels are tough as nails and can take alot of abuse, but its better to be safe than sry. Did you know Diesel fuel and jet fuel are pretty similiar in chemical makeup and most diesels can be run on jet fuel for short periods. Something I resently learned. Diesel power mag is a great resource.
If your not treating the veggy/plant oil with the proper biodiesel proccedures you will fuck up your engine! None treated oils have glycerine(alchohol sugar) in them. It doesnt burn right(controlled) and leaves big carbon deposits. It will coke the cylinders, scare th pistons, and gum up the fuel system. It will work for a short period of time, but eventually you will have catastrophic failer! Go boom, piston though the hood. I dont know if your going through the right chemical proccess or not.
its normal vegetably oil u can get it anywhere but it must be used and cleand and filtert like it must be used for cooking already u just have to filter with a coffe filter and then u can do that
Err, Dont add rubbing alcohol geez you going to ruin a lot of stuff, i would not burn plant oil because of its fragile aluminum head, if your going to run on cooking oil is best to use triltration method... google it up you see what i ment...
You are commenting without any thought. First of all, old Mercedes diesel engines are iron block, the fuel delivery system and fuel injectors have all metal components. Yes, newer diesel engines are more sensitive, but older Mercedes LOVE plant oil.
Hi Steve, great video. Thanks. I have 2 MB diesels, an 83 300 Turbo and a 95 E300 Diesel. Can I use svo/wvo in both cars or just the 83? Thanks again.
Old VW engines love plant oil too. You can use a 1985 Golf with a JP engine and it works fine too. Starting on pure plant oil is a bit hard sometimes. Still working on that part.
Yes, but mix in a little rubbing alcohol to thin out the vegeoil. Unlike the 83, the 87 SDL has a trap oxidizer that won't like extra heat from burning plant oil. When you fill up, throw in 3 liters of rubbing alcohol.
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magdakorpi 3 months ago
Ok well if i was to buy a car for plant oil which year model and brand would be best for plant oil.....?
xkabbax 2 years ago
These old mercs will guzzle anything they are fed and continue running as long as the fuel lines arent clogged. Strongest engines ever made.
KapteinOpel 1 year ago
@xkabbax
I suggest using a mercedes diesel. Any model as long as it is from the 1980's. I have a 1984 mercedes 300d and it runs plant oil just fine.
wiigamer136 11 months ago
let me gues a mercedes benz or what sounds like one
Skid00everest340 2 years ago
@Skid00everest340 read the description?
europe0wnz 2 years ago
Hey I got a 1995 Audi a4 diesel turbo engine, would it work in my engine...?
xkabbax 2 years ago
@xkabbax if it have a o2 sensor like most newer diesels have 1995 and up then no, it wont work in ur engine, theres an additive added to diesel that the o2 sensor picks up, and if it isnt present then the computer doesnt know what to do and ur engine will run poorly.
europe0wnz 2 years ago
Mercedes is KING!!!
nifur1 2 years ago
Just the old stuff the new stuff is kinda average quality of course the price is average too.
sidewayznut2009 2 years ago
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europe0wnz 2 years ago
This is more of a general comment....to the people who say "would this work" or "can I pour this in XXX car". This only works for this guy because he lives in SoCal (look at other vids). If you live in even a moderately cold climate you'll have to make sure the oil doesn't gel up--which would wreak havoc on your fuel system. Do your research, and make sure it is unbiased before pouring VO into your gas tank!!
Beautyofmachines 2 years ago
Just make sure your engine has a BOSCH pump!
NOT a LUCAS!
BLAKEYBBLAKEY 3 years ago
Untreated oil is not clean in the least bit. And coffee filter cleaning? Thats a joke right? Take the engine apart and see what I mean.
Xx69roadrunnerxX 3 years ago
This vehicle has operated for over 3 years and 100,000 miles on straight plant oil, and there are no wear or performance problems. In fact, vegetable oil works better than diesel.
stevepearsonnl 3 years ago
ok considering your take on glycerol is true, which i beleive it to be, what do you think will happen if i blend 10% vegetable oil in regular diesel.
Will it still have a catastrophic effect on the engine.
What if I blend 5% instead of 10%
raj070574 3 years ago
5-10% Shouldnt have any negative effects at all. You would only get severe engine damage if you ran your engine on 100% untreated oil for an extended amount of time( a year or more). You might want to add some Anti gelling/Cetane boosting Diesel additive just to be safe, but then again 5-10% now and then should cause any problems. I recommend completely filtering any WVO/SVO to correctly turn it into biodiesel.
Xx69roadrunnerxX 3 years ago
what if i blended a relatively hard oil like PalmOil, not a soft oil like Soya Bean or SunFlower.
raj070574 3 years ago
If its used as a cooking oil it shoud be okay, but I would check with a few reputable biodiesel/vegetable oil conversion companies before doing anything just to be safe. Diesels are tough as nails and can take alot of abuse, but its better to be safe than sry. Did you know Diesel fuel and jet fuel are pretty similiar in chemical makeup and most diesels can be run on jet fuel for short periods. Something I resently learned. Diesel power mag is a great resource.
Xx69roadrunnerxX 3 years ago
If your not treating the veggy/plant oil with the proper biodiesel proccedures you will fuck up your engine! None treated oils have glycerine(alchohol sugar) in them. It doesnt burn right(controlled) and leaves big carbon deposits. It will coke the cylinders, scare th pistons, and gum up the fuel system. It will work for a short period of time, but eventually you will have catastrophic failer! Go boom, piston though the hood. I dont know if your going through the right chemical proccess or not.
Xx69roadrunnerxX 3 years ago
Hey bro, stop acting like you know so much.
Just how would the piston go through the hood of the car???
First it would have to go through the cylinder head and than the hood.
If it would go in any direction it would go down and than sideways, because it would have to get around the crank shaft.
But this kind of shit doesn't happen with veggie oil. you are just blowing smoke.
Any carbon deposits can be claned up by running 5 gallons of diesel with some fuel system cleaner in engine.
VeggiePower303 2 years ago
its normal vegetably oil u can get it anywhere but it must be used and cleand and filtert like it must be used for cooking already u just have to filter with a coffe filter and then u can do that
shigan3 3 years ago
what plants do you grow to get this oil??
circusboy90210 3 years ago
I grow jatropha trees in my back yard.
stevepearsonnl 3 years ago
Err, Dont add rubbing alcohol geez you going to ruin a lot of stuff, i would not burn plant oil because of its fragile aluminum head, if your going to run on cooking oil is best to use triltration method... google it up you see what i ment...
zech007 3 years ago
You are commenting without any thought. First of all, old Mercedes diesel engines are iron block, the fuel delivery system and fuel injectors have all metal components. Yes, newer diesel engines are more sensitive, but older Mercedes LOVE plant oil.
stevepearsonnl 3 years ago
Hi Steve, great video. Thanks. I have 2 MB diesels, an 83 300 Turbo and a 95 E300 Diesel. Can I use svo/wvo in both cars or just the 83? Thanks again.
WADADA1 3 years ago
@stevepearsonnl
Old VW engines love plant oil too. You can use a 1985 Golf with a JP engine and it works fine too. Starting on pure plant oil is a bit hard sometimes. Still working on that part.
edeltrautschweinheb 1 year ago
Would this work for a 87 300SDL?
smileylws18 3 years ago
Yes, but mix in a little rubbing alcohol to thin out the vegeoil. Unlike the 83, the 87 SDL has a trap oxidizer that won't like extra heat from burning plant oil. When you fill up, throw in 3 liters of rubbing alcohol.
stevepearsonnl 3 years ago