harrycatcat 31 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 I know someone who runs his old LDV van on 50% diesel/ 50% veg oil no problems. Peugeot 1.9 engine in it as I remember. Another option is the petrol vehicles which were converted to LPG when that was the next big thing a few years back. They didn' t hold their value- recently saw an LPG converted Subaru Legacy for under a grand. LPG still a bit cheaper at the pumps, or a great deal cheaper for farmers who happen to run gas corn driers. Just filled my old Range Rover 3500cc up with LPG, feckers have just put it up to 42p per litre gona have to find a cheaper supply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rexdigger Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 used to run my diahatsu fourtrak on bio ok to start with but then one night i was out lamping and the filter got blocked solid had to limp home in it and stop every couple of miles to take filter off and drain the shite out of it it doesnt work out much cheaper when you have to change filters all time imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy s410c 61 Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Get the CHERRY RED put in pay enough tax as it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishfish 17 Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Does anybody use bio diesel , or even , cooking oil ? Personally i use regular diesel , but people are using bio and there is even a garage near my place of work where they can do something to your car so it runs on cooking oil ,so lets hear your thoughts , do you or dont you ? would you or would`nt you ? i only use sainsburies corn oil,56p per litre! car runs better and actually passed an emmisions test hat it failed on diesel!!!!! according to the government you can now use 1500 litres a year before duty is due.and who'es gonna know how much yerv used!!!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rusty 0 Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 i,ve a old escort van on pure veg oil most of the time just put some diesel in in freezing weather all ok so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Does anybody use bio diesel , or even , cooking oil ? Personally i use regular diesel , but people are using bio and there is even a garage near my place of work where they can do something to your car so it runs on cooking oil ,so lets hear your thoughts , do you or dont you ? would you or would`nt you ? i only use sainsburies corn oil,56p per litre! car runs better and actually passed an emmisions test hat it failed on diesel!!!!! according to the government you can now use 1500 litres a year before duty is due.and who'es gonna know how much yerv used!!!? Fishfish how do you buy it ? what I mean is do you buy a trolley full of 1litre cartons or 5 gallon drums I am just thinking of the logistics of getting it. Do you fill it up in Sainsburies car park and chuck the plastic cartons in the recycling bin ?? What is the running difference between corn and sunflower oil ? just curious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishfish 17 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Fishfish how do you buy it ? what I mean is do you buy a trolley full of 1litre cartons or 5 gallon drumsI am just thinking of the logistics of getting it. Do you fill it up in Sainsburies car park and chuck the plastic cartons in the recycling bin ?? What is the running difference between corn and sunflower oil ? just curious. it comes in 2 litre bottles,and yes i have a standing order with them to pick up 30 bottles every tuesday,i just tell them its for a chip shop and theyre cheaper than bookers. as far as i know there is no difference in veg oils in running a car,i just buy what ever is the cheapest,if olive oil was cheap ide use that! also worthy of note is that a diesel car will run on central heating oil at 15p per liter but it stinks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgray88 4 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 just use red diesel the amount you would save in 1 year , even if you did get catched the amount you have saved in the 1 year it would still be worth doing. if i am abit low on fuel just go to out bulk tank for the boat and get abit of red derv no problems so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackdug 90 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 anyone know if you can use veg oil/diesel mix in a turbo diesel,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
comeonsteveuk 0 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 anyone know if you can use veg oil/diesel mix in a turbo diesel,,yes mate 50/50 ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 just use red diesel the amount you would save in 1 year , even if you did get catched the amount you have saved in the 1 year it would still be worth doing. if i am abit low on fuel just go to out bulk tank for the boat and get abit of red derv no problems so far I have the old rangie petrol converted to LPG and also run a diesel car but you can bet if I put "red" in i would get pulled and dipped. If it wasnt for bad luck I wouldnt have any at all. However I would like to try some veg oil in my diesel but I think its the fear of doing damage to the car engine or the fuel pump. What damage could it do ??? Come on you mechanics !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Royston2 0 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Just got a bio pump for the garden brilliant saves alot in the long run..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DDD 4 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Before you put SVO or WVO in your tank check which fuel pump you have, Land Rovers fitted with Bosh type pump are ok however problems arise when you have a Lucas type pump. Expect to change your fuel filters more often (initially anyway) when using SVO and as someone has already stated you have to filter WVO and if I remember correctly you have to put a percentage of alcohol in it & leave it for a while to do it's business. Reason for filter changes - SVO drags all the sh&t out of your tank & lines that you didn't even know was there. Pre heat options are available for 100% SVO as it's thicker when cold. Check which fuel pump you have before you try it or it will be costly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ratman2 2 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Just another word of caution chaps, several have mentioned 'red wine, cherryade, claret' call it what you may, it is illegal to use it in a road going vehicle and C&E have the power to confiscate your vehicle. It is not worth the risk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Just got a bio pump for the garden brilliant saves alot in the long run..... Whats a bio pump ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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