alexander.mackinnon

Member

• Nov 8, 2012

• #1

Ive read a bunch of Oil conversion threads, so dont worry this isnt another Q i could have just searched for.

Im wondering if anyone's ever had any experience or heard of which is best, with different types of veg oil E.g. derived from Soya beans or other ?

Any help much appreciated, Thanks

 

timtheenchanteruk

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• Nov 8, 2012

• #2

the cheapest...

 

bencorkill

Well-Known Member

• Nov 8, 2012

• #3

I like to run mine on extra virgin olive oil just to make my car feel special it cost nearly £4 a litre but worth every penny

 

alexander.mackinnon

Member

• Nov 8, 2012

• #4

you guys are brilliant.

 

gallaghb

Active Member

• Nov 8, 2012

• #5

I've read that rapeseed is the best, that is what I use. Not tried any others so can't really comment only that I've spoken to people who have tried lots and say rapeseed is the best. You want one which doesn't have anti foaming agent in it though, so its just pure oil.
Tesco have a deal on at the mo I think, 2 for £10 on 5 litre bottles, so £1 a litre.

 

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Thor1950

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• Nov 8, 2012

• #6

Just do a google for Flash point of vegetable oils. Will answer your questions. The higher the flash point better it will burn, and burn cleaner. Rapeseed and soy are 2 of the best

 

Dobbs

Active Member

• Nov 8, 2012

• #7

Then google "replacing defender fuel pump seals"

 

Removals01

Active Member

• Nov 8, 2012

• #8

Dobbs said:

Then google "replacing defender fuel pump seals"

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Especially if its a Lucas one!

 

bencorkill

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• Nov 8, 2012

• #9

Talkin of seals , theres a guy on here who uses veg oil and has stick some spare seals in to oil to see if it does damage them

 

psulli16

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• Nov 9, 2012

• #10

I use Costco 9p a litre. 50% mix with diesel ( it's getting cold now ). Runs fine.

 

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discomania

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• Nov 9, 2012

• #11

Thor1950 said:

Just do a google for Flash point of vegetable oils. Will answer your questions. The higher the flash point better it will burn, and burn cleaner. Rapeseed and soy are 2 of the best

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Other way about - the flashpoint of DERV is 62°C and the autoignition temperature is 210°C.

The flashpoint of veg oil (generic) is 327°C, and it can go as high as about 500°C for some oils.

The lower flash point oils are: Walnut Oil (£5 a litre), Hemp Oil, Flax Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Olive Oil... As you can see some of pricer oils!

Sunflower oil is up about 227°C but that burns OK (unless it's cold out).

 

alexander.mackinnon

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• Nov 9, 2012

• #12

Thanks guys, thats great.

 

alexander.mackinnon

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• Nov 9, 2012

• #13

psulli16 said:

I use Costco 9p a litre. 50% mix with diesel ( it's getting cold now ). Runs fine.

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psulli16, What engine are you running/any modifications to the fuel system ?

Cheers

 

LeadFarmer

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• Nov 9, 2012

• #14

psulli16 said:

I use Costco 9p a litre. 50% mix with diesel ( it's getting cold now ). Runs fine.

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9p a litre !!

Never seen it at that price.

I buy mine from costco at £18 for 20 litre carton.

 

bencorkill

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• Nov 9, 2012

• #15

Yeah i think he meant 90p a litre some of the store tickets do price per L or price per 100ml