Comments on: For Veggie-Diesel Cars, All Grease is Not Created Equal http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:57:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: brian ross http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-7489 brian ross Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:29:22 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-7489 very interesting.i have an 1993 300sd very nice auto.i was thinking of converting to a wvo car but i think ill sell it until i know more.ill take $3,800.00 for the car.(614)747-7137 my name is brian. very interesting.i have an 1993 300sd very nice auto.i was thinking of converting to a wvo car but i think ill sell it until i know more.ill take $3,800.00 for the car.(614)747-7137 my name is brian.

]]> By: brian ross http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-29791 brian ross Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:29:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-29791 very interesting.i have an 1993 300sd very nice auto.i was thinking of converting to a wvo car but i think ill sell it until i know more.ill take $3,800.00 for the car.(614)747-7137 my name is brian. very interesting.i have an 1993 300sd very nice auto.i was thinking of converting to a wvo car but i think ill sell it until i know more.ill take $3,800.00 for the car.(614)747-7137 my name is brian.

]]> By: brian ross http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-29792 brian ross Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:29:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-29792 very interesting.i have an 1993 300sd very nice auto.i was thinking of converting to a wvo car but i think ill sell it until i know more.ill take $3,800.00 for the car.(614)747-7137 my name is brian. very interesting.i have an 1993 300sd very nice auto.i was thinking of converting to a wvo car but i think ill sell it until i know more.ill take $3,800.00 for the car.(614)747-7137 my name is brian.

]]> By: jeff winter http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-7488 jeff winter Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:36:40 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-7488 I enjoyed reading John's articles. I, too, have a 1983 Mercedes 240D that runs smoothly and seemingly quieter on Waste Veggie Oil than petroleum- based diesel. There is a noticeable absence of smoke in the exhaust also. The purchase of this vehicle started as an experiment to satisfy my desire to use alternative fuels. The previous owner removed and cleaned the fuel tank, and re-built the injector pump rebuilt, along with a new cylinder head and liners, so I was off to a good start. The fuel: I learned to simplify the process of filtering my fuel by using a three-step method. I use the spent oil from a Greek cafe. I let it settle at least a week. I started out, after corresponding with another Florida WVO user, by blending the WVO 50/50 with B-20, or on-road diesel. As the process produced satisfactory results, I started increasing the ratio of WVO to B-20. I have recently used an 80/20 blend with positive results, so the next step is 100% filtered WVO. The filtering process is similar to John's. I begin with a stainless steel fine mesh strainer to catch the floating contaminants, then the oil is poured through a nylon basket strainer....actually a reusable coffee filter. If I am blending with store-bought diesel fuel, this where the mixing is done. Lastly, I use a 12 volt 20 gph transfer pump with an in-line filter, identical to the primary fuel filter under the hood. This goes directly into the car's fuel tank. I've done nothing to the car to convert the fuel system, given my southern locale (Tampa Bay area). With more than 10,000 miles driven, I am satisfied with this method. In colder months, I will most likely begin blending the fuel again, or possibly install a heated filter. I enjoyed reading John’s articles. I, too, have a 1983 Mercedes 240D that runs smoothly and seemingly quieter on Waste Veggie Oil than petroleum- based diesel. There is a noticeable absence of smoke in the exhaust also. The purchase of this vehicle started as an experiment to satisfy my desire to use alternative fuels. The previous owner removed and cleaned the fuel tank, and re-built the injector pump rebuilt, along with a new cylinder head and liners, so I was off to a good start.

The fuel:

I learned to simplify the process of filtering my fuel by using a three-step method. I use the spent oil from a Greek cafe. I let it settle at least a week. I started out, after corresponding with another Florida WVO user, by blending the WVO 50/50 with B-20, or on-road diesel. As the process produced satisfactory results, I started increasing the ratio of WVO to B-20. I have recently used an 80/20 blend with positive results, so the next step is 100% filtered WVO.

The filtering process is similar to John’s.

I begin with a stainless steel fine mesh strainer to catch the floating contaminants, then the oil is poured through a nylon basket strainer….actually a reusable coffee filter. If I am blending with store-bought diesel fuel, this where the mixing is done. Lastly, I use a 12 volt 20 gph transfer pump with an in-line filter, identical to the primary fuel filter under the hood. This goes directly into the car’s fuel tank. I’ve done nothing to the car to convert the fuel system, given my southern locale (Tampa Bay area). With more than 10,000 miles driven, I am satisfied with this method. In colder months, I will most likely begin blending the fuel again, or possibly install a heated filter.

]]> By: The Fuel Blending Debate for Veggie-Diesel Cars — Just Do It! : Gas 2.0 http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-7487 The Fuel Blending Debate for Veggie-Diesel Cars — Just Do It! : Gas 2.0 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:22:24 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-7487 [...] winter dumps her usual dose of cruelty here in New York’s Hudson Valley, like many drivers of veggie oil-powered cars, I have begun reading up on how to best prepare mine for the cold [...] [...] winter dumps her usual dose of cruelty here in New York’s Hudson Valley, like many drivers of veggie oil-powered cars, I have begun reading up on how to best prepare mine for the cold [...]

]]> By: luis leduc http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-7486 luis leduc Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:56:44 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-7486 In my experience Asian restaurants burn a lot more the oil, so you get more FFA. Burger places do give you more water with their oil, very true. Sea food restaurants, burn a lot less their oil and FFA are at very nice level. Though I agree is hard on filters... In my experience Asian restaurants burn a lot more the oil, so you get more FFA.

Burger places do give you more water with their oil, very true.

Sea food restaurants, burn a lot less their oil and FFA are at very nice level. Though I agree is hard on filters…

]]> By: luis leduc http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-29789 luis leduc Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:56:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-29789 In my experience Asian restaurants burn a lot more the oil, so you get more FFA. Burger places do give you more water with their oil, very true. Sea food restaurants, burn a lot less their oil and FFA are at very nice level. Though I agree is hard on filters... In my experience Asian restaurants burn a lot more the oil, so you get more FFA.

Burger places do give you more water with their oil, very true.

Sea food restaurants, burn a lot less their oil and FFA are at very nice level. Though I agree is hard on filters…

]]> By: luis leduc http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-29790 luis leduc Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:56:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-29790 In my experience Asian restaurants burn a lot more the oil, so you get more FFA. Burger places do give you more water with their oil, very true. Sea food restaurants, burn a lot less their oil and FFA are at very nice level. Though I agree is hard on filters... In my experience Asian restaurants burn a lot more the oil, so you get more FFA.

Burger places do give you more water with their oil, very true.

Sea food restaurants, burn a lot less their oil and FFA are at very nice level. Though I agree is hard on filters…

]]> By: Matt http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-7485 Matt Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:10:10 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-7485 Very true, northern Wisconsin friday fish fry's are hard on filters. It will also help if you can ask the restaurant to purchase none creamy oil. Very true, northern Wisconsin friday fish fry’s are hard on filters. It will also help if you can ask the restaurant to purchase none creamy oil.

]]> By: Matt http://gas2.org/2008/12/22/for-veggie-diesel-cars-all-grease-is-not-created-equal/#comment-29788 Matt Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:10:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1442#comment-29788 Very true, northern Wisconsin friday fish fry's are hard on filters. It will also help if you can ask the restaurant to purchase none creamy oil. Very true, northern Wisconsin friday fish fry’s are hard on filters. It will also help if you can ask the restaurant to purchase none creamy oil.

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