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freeski-james Articulating
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject: wvo mix petrol
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Quick question ive been running my 200tdi 90 on wvo for a while now and was wondering how much petrol to mix with 40l of veg?
Its bound to be on hear some were but some1 is bound to know the question
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crazymac Mud Obsessed
Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Odometer: 2389 Location: Pembrokeshire, West Wales
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject:
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Eh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YOU DON'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Petrol and diesel have very different burn properties!!
Yes you can mix DIESEL with the WVO and that mix will depend on temperature outside, but PETROL??????
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terence Guest
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject:
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yes you can and lots do, but no more than 2% and be aware that the cetane value of the fuel is reduced but it will thin the veggie out.
as always a twin tank conversion is the only truely safe way to run it long term.
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crazymac Mud Obsessed
Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Odometer: 2389 Location: Pembrokeshire, West Wales
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject:
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terence mckibben wrote: | yes you can and lots do, but no more than 2% and be aware that the cetane value of the fuel is reduced but it will thin the veggie out.
as always a twin tank conversion is the only truely safe way to run it long term. |
OK, i'll retract that, but why would you?
As you say, 2%? So thats 0.8 of a litre in 40 litres?
but it reduces the cetane value, which as I understand cetane values, that means it is a LESS efficient burn? So you add more money but get less bang for your buck?
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Nathaniel Difflock Royalty
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:48 pm Post subject:
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crazymac wrote: | terence mckibben wrote: | yes you can and lots do, but no more than 2% and be aware that the cetane value of the fuel is reduced but it will thin the veggie out.
as always a twin tank conversion is the only truely safe way to run it long term. |
OK, i'll retract that, but why would you?
As you say, 2%? So thats 0.8 of a litre in 40 litres?
but it reduces the cetane value, which as I understand cetane values, that means it is a LESS efficient burn? So you add more money but get less bang for your buck? |
Some people claim they get more power from addint petrol, lots claim they get less. and less economy...
The reason why you add Petrol is its a fantastic solvent for thinning veg oil - 5% Petrol will near enough halve the thickness of the oil....
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terence Guest
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 1:03 am Post subject:
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in a nutshell its used a quick fix for veg viscosity.
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freeski-james Articulating
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:30 am Post subject:
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O right cheers, i am planning on going down the twin tank route. I just heard about adding a lil petrol and was wondering the ratio.
Thanks every one
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freeski-james Articulating
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject:
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ive added 1L of petrol to 40L of WVO then added 6 cap fulls of veggie boost and all is good, starts like a diesel from cold, a lot lot less smoke when cold.
I is a happy man
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