FORUM CLASSIFIEDS DIFFLOCK.com Links & Networks
Forum Homepage
Log in
Profile
Search
Private Messages
Forum Members
Register
Classified Ads
Search Ads
Place New Ad
My ads
Place your classified
ads here for FREE
NB: Adverts placed in the general
forum areas will be deleted
Difflock Homepage
Online Shop
Contact Us
FAQ
Calendar
Garage
Facebook
Twitter
Youtube
Advertise With Us - Reach your target market by advertising on the Difflock.com forum.
Click here or call 0845 125 9407


Anyone use vegetable oil in their suzuki?

 
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Difflock Forum Index -> LPG, Bio Diesel and Alternative Fuels
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
pnuk
Gate Opener


Joined: 17 Mar 2008
Odometer: 12
Location: Epsom



PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:41 pm    Post subject: Anyone use vegetable oil in their suzuki? Reply with quote

thinking of getting a diesel Vitara and want to run it on veg. Does anyone do this? am I right the later models use direct injection Mazda engines (which wont be any good for veg) and the earlier ones are indirect?

Many thanks


Last edited by pnuk on Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:07 am; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
SID-ZUKEY
Just got MTs


Joined: 02 May 2007
Odometer: 450
Location: Hampshire


1991 Suzuki Samurai

PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i use veg oil in my citroen 1.5 diesel powered samurai
steve
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Licksan
Gate Opener


Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Odometer: 40
Location: Cheshire


2004 Lotus Elise

PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I run my 1.5TD Corsa on Veg without any issues. :p

Depends what Diesel pump the Vitara engine uses and what type of diesel engine it is as to how you can run it on Veg.

Bosch pumps are fine with almost neat veg! Need to dilute it in cold weather with diesel to prevent it gelling in the tank or fit a fuel heater. Lucas pumps are not so good on Veg but can still run on it.

Change fuel filters regularly and ensure you filter the oil well if it is used oil before putting it in your car.

Modern common rail diesels are better off on Bio Diesel than veg oil.

Fitting an Isuzu 1.7TD to my Samurai at the moment and that use's the same pump as my 1.5TD Corsa so I will be running my Samurai on veg too!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
terence
Guest








PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wrong wrong and ..... wrong.

two words ring gumming.

and for the last time common rails cannot run veggy oil................

twin tank conversion is the only way to safguard your engine.

search for it.
Back to top
Nathaniel
Difflock Royalty


Joined: 13 May 2003
Odometer: 17901
Location: North, North Yorkshire


1979 Suzuki LJ

PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There were some LWB 5 door Vits made with the 2litre HDI engine - which I am told will run Veg, I don't know what mods you need tho.

The only Vitara with a Suitable engine is the SWB Van version with the 1.9 Peugeot Diesel - But it can have a Bosch fuel pump or a Lucas fuel pump.

You need to check which pump it has, with a Bosch pump the 1.9 Pug engine is "safe" for oil virtually unmodded.

If it has a Lucas pump it MUST be twin tanked.

Later Grand Vitaras had both a Normal diesel and a Common rail fitted...

__________________________________
Nat

If You Open Your Mind Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website MSN Messenger eBay Name
nivaman
Articulating


Joined: 24 May 2006
Odometer: 929
Location: New Zealand



PostPosted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So my 1.9 Fiat TD with Bosch pump and heated fuel filter should be fine running veg oil and a mixture of diesel and veg??.
__________________________________
Lada a little car that takes you far.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Licksan
Gate Opener


Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Odometer: 40
Location: Cheshire


2004 Lotus Elise

PostPosted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nivaman wrote:
So my 1.9 Fiat TD with Bosch pump and heated fuel filter should be fine running veg oil and a mixture of diesel and veg??.


If its mechanical indirect inject it should work fine for you. Try it on a 30:70 veg to diesel mix and see how it runs. If all is good try 50:50 and if thats good try 70:30. You do need to change your fuel filter more often but I have done 20K miles with no issues. Better using less veg in cold temperatures due to fats in the oil solidifying leading to clogged filters.

The comment above regarding ring gumming is only really relevant to common rail engines when the fuel being injected is cold and leads to gumming. That is why I said Common Rail is best run on Bio Diesel. But I guess you could use a twin tank and heater system effectively.

There is loads of info on the net about different setups these are some good sites

http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk
http://www.dieselveg.com/
http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_svo.html
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
nivaman
Articulating


Joined: 24 May 2006
Odometer: 929
Location: New Zealand



PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Fiat i have is mechanical indirect injection so i think will be a good base to start from.
The Later Fiat JTD diesel engines as i understand are not so good for vege.

__________________________________
Lada a little car that takes you far.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Nathaniel
Difflock Royalty


Joined: 13 May 2003
Odometer: 17901
Location: North, North Yorkshire


1979 Suzuki LJ

PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nivaman wrote:
The Fiat i have is mechanical indirect injection so i think will be a good base to start from.
The Later Fiat JTD diesel engines as i understand are not so good for vege.


Aye, DON'T put Veg in a JTD

They're commonrail - like the Multijet

__________________________________
Nat

If You Open Your Mind Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website MSN Messenger eBay Name
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Difflock Forum Index -> LPG, Bio Diesel and Alternative Fuels All times are GMT - 12 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot post calendar events in this forum
Evo Oils

Facebook

Specialist Tools

Adrian Flux 2023

Oil Safe

Join our mailing list for upcoming events, special offers, discount coupons and expert advice on the latest 4x4 products!

* indicates required





    
Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group