Berlin
11-02-10, 10:08 PM
Well, I've been running my Iveco van (2.9 litre, normally aspirated, common rail engine) on veg Oil/Diesel mix for a while now and thought I'd share some findings.
I started off running a straight 50/50 mix. Bung 20 litres in at the pump and then topped it up with a 20 litre tub of Macro's finest.
With no problems running on that, I increased the ratio to 70 Oil / 30 Diesel and its even better!
I now dread running the van when I know it's only going to have diesel in it.
Running it with straight diesel leaves it rough and gutless. It cruises reluctantly at 65 on the motorways and slows on hills.
On 50/50 mix its a lot smoother, has noticeably more power and comfortably cruises about 10mph higher. I'm also getting over 10% better economy.
Running at 70/30 is a revellation! It actually feels like I've added a turbo. The van never gets to the point where you feel your head move back under acelleration on 100% diesel but it does on 70 oil /30 diesel mix. It runs quieter, has much more power, runs smoother, has better response and doesn't smoke under heavy loads.
No more slowing on hills either... and better MPG.
And despite all of the cold weather I haven't had any starting issues with 70/30 mix and I'm not running a preheater.
60 litres of Diesel now costs around £70.
60 litres of 70/30 costs £40.
I save 30 quid a tank and get more power, smoother, quieter running, better response and better economy!
I'll be changing the fuel filter ever 3000 miles just to make sure (a fiver)
And to clarify the law, you can use 2500 litres of Oil a year without declaring it. Use 2501 litres and you have to declare the lot.
For those that are self employed and run diesel cars, find out where your local cash and carry is and check out their oil prices.
Its definitely worth looking at.
Once the weather warms up, I'll be using 100% veg Oil.
C
I started off running a straight 50/50 mix. Bung 20 litres in at the pump and then topped it up with a 20 litre tub of Macro's finest.
With no problems running on that, I increased the ratio to 70 Oil / 30 Diesel and its even better!
I now dread running the van when I know it's only going to have diesel in it.
Running it with straight diesel leaves it rough and gutless. It cruises reluctantly at 65 on the motorways and slows on hills.
On 50/50 mix its a lot smoother, has noticeably more power and comfortably cruises about 10mph higher. I'm also getting over 10% better economy.
Running at 70/30 is a revellation! It actually feels like I've added a turbo. The van never gets to the point where you feel your head move back under acelleration on 100% diesel but it does on 70 oil /30 diesel mix. It runs quieter, has much more power, runs smoother, has better response and doesn't smoke under heavy loads.
No more slowing on hills either... and better MPG.
And despite all of the cold weather I haven't had any starting issues with 70/30 mix and I'm not running a preheater.
60 litres of Diesel now costs around £70.
60 litres of 70/30 costs £40.
I save 30 quid a tank and get more power, smoother, quieter running, better response and better economy!
I'll be changing the fuel filter ever 3000 miles just to make sure (a fiver)
And to clarify the law, you can use 2500 litres of Oil a year without declaring it. Use 2501 litres and you have to declare the lot.
For those that are self employed and run diesel cars, find out where your local cash and carry is and check out their oil prices.
Its definitely worth looking at.
Once the weather warms up, I'll be using 100% veg Oil.
C