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by ran440
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: Biofuels Forum
Topic: Best year/ model for WVO
Replies: 4
Views: 4934

Great. That really helps.
Thanks guys,
Randy
by ran440
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: Biofuels Forum
Topic: methanol sources in Maine?
Replies: 2
Views: 3169

Try here http://www.murphysmachines.com/resource ... html#maine
I get mine from a local auto parts store who services the local racers.
$159.00 for a 55 gal drum here in Michigan.
Randy
by ran440
Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Biofuels Forum
Topic: How does extra virgin olive oil work as WVO?
Replies: 4
Views: 3778

You can add small amount of WVO to your main tank as long as its not too cold out. As far as making my own BIO it is a lot of work, but I feel it is worth it. Much better for your vehicle then straight WVO. I make my own and haven't been to a fuel station in 2 1/2 months. :D BTW I drive about 600 + ...
by ran440
Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: Biofuels Forum
Topic: How does extra virgin olive oil work as WVO?
Replies: 4
Views: 3778

That oil should be as good as any other considering our current temps. The main difference in oils is the temp at which they gel if used to make bio-diesel or solidify if used straight. Are you using a conversion kit with a second tank and heater? This is the only way I would run straight WVO. Right...
by ran440
Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:00 pm
Forum: Biofuels Forum
Topic: Best year/ model for WVO
Replies: 4
Views: 4934

Best year/ model for WVO

Newbie here I am in the process of finding a VW for the purpose of running WVO. Not sure what the best year diesel would be for this. I know some injectors and pumps are more WVO friendly. BTW I am new to VWs, but not to diesels or vegie oil. I am a home brewer and run my 99 Ford PSD on 100% home br...