Veg oil - Page 2

zippy656 · 13-03-2014, 07:09

Where is the vent.

AlexD333 · 13-03-2014, 07:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitchenman

Try running with the filler cap off
Banshee had a problem with his vent, no cap, sorted.

Can you guys give me a little more info please, i often get a vacuum type hiss when I open my cap?

puddle hoppers inc. · 13-03-2014, 10:58

i think there is a breather pipe from your tank. you could always drill a tiny breather hole in the cap or run with it slightly loose first to test if it is a breather issue? tho please do not do this with anywhere near a full tank as diesel/veg oil on the road is not good for motorcyclists

AlexD333 · 13-03-2014, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by puddle hoppers inc.

i think there is a breather pipe from your tank. you could always drill a tiny breather hole in the cap or run with it slightly loose first to test if it is a breather issue? tho please do not do this with anywhere near a full tank as diesel/veg oil on the road is not good for motorcyclists

Don't worry sir im a motorcyclist myself on the a40 most mornings

John B · 13-03-2014, 21:55

Me too but only on sunny days

malb1961 · 17-03-2014, 21:08

Hi all i'm new to this I have a maverick 2.7 on a 96 plate when I got it I thought ut was on veg oil, can someone give me some tips on what oil and where to get it, should I mix it with diesel.
Ta mal

AlexD333 · 17-03-2014, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by malb1961

Hi all i'm new to this I have a maverick 2.7 on a 96 plate when I got it I thought ut was on veg oil, can someone give me some tips on what oil and where to get it, should I mix it with diesel.
Ta mal

Depends where you live. I use quality foods. Lots of people use bookers or cashco places like that. Once you are a full member the forum is a much easier place to navigate around and search for topics ect

brettgilbert77 · 17-03-2014, 21:43

The cheapest place to get Veg oil is probably a wholesaler. I get 20ltr of KTC oil for £15.49 at Makro.
You can mix any ratio you like with dino diesel to help reduce the viscosity, if you intend to blend it with petrol the amount can vary between 5-20%, so worth experimenting. The petrol again reduces the viscosity of the oil and makes it easier to start.
Adding a cetane booster to your oil is recommended by the guys at vegetableoildiesel you could try 2-ehn cetane booster from Trinity. A little of that goes a long way.

-=Alex=- · 18-03-2014, 16:30

In the summer I run 90/10 Wvo/petrol, in the winter about 70//30 WVO/dino
However, I had to replace engine few months ago - don't know what was the reason, hopefully nothing to do with WVO

AlexD333 · 18-03-2014, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Alex=-

In the summer I run 90/10 Wvo/petrol, in the winter about 70//30 WVO/dino
However, I had to replace engine few months ago - don't know what was the reason, hopefully nothing to do with WVO

Lol whatcha mean you just had to replace the engine?

You don't just have to replace them...

terranobreakershropshire · 18-03-2014, 22:06

the fuel cap is vented. should not vacuum.

I rekon personally that 90/10 veg/ petrol is a bit thick. I don't like using more than 10% petrol unless adding some cheap 2 stroke oil (pump and injector lube).

my fav combo is 75/15/10 veg/derv/petrol. but each to their own... and what works for you.

17-03-2014, 21:08	#21
malb1961 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Leicester Vehicle: ford maverick Posts: 7	new to veg Hi all i'm new to this I have a maverick 2.7 on a 96 plate when I got it I thought ut was on veg oil, can someone give me some tips on what oil and where to get it, should I mix it with diesel. Ta mal

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13-03-2014, 07:09	#16
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Where is the vent.

13-03-2014, 10:58	#18
puddle hoppers inc. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west midlands Vehicle: terrano se 2.7 Posts: 1,041	i think there is a breather pipe from your tank. you could always drill a tiny breather hole in the cap or run with it slightly loose first to test if it is a breather issue? tho please do not do this with anywhere near a full tank as diesel/veg oil on the road is not good for motorcyclists

13-03-2014, 21:55	#20
John B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wales with the sheep Vehicle: Terrano 2004 2.7 Tdi lwb Posts: 550	Me too but only on sunny days

17-03-2014, 21:43	#23
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	The cheapest place to get Veg oil is probably a wholesaler. I get 20ltr of KTC oil for £15.49 at Makro. You can mix any ratio you like with dino diesel to help reduce the viscosity, if you intend to blend it with petrol the amount can vary between 5-20%, so worth experimenting. The petrol again reduces the viscosity of the oil and makes it easier to start. Adding a cetane booster to your oil is recommended by the guys at vegetableoildiesel you could try 2-ehn cetane booster from Trinity. A little of that goes a long way.

18-03-2014, 16:30	#24
-=Alex=- Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Scotland Vehicle: Terrano 2 2.7 on 90% WVO Posts: 129	In the summer I run 90/10 Wvo/petrol, in the winter about 70//30 WVO/dino However, I had to replace engine few months ago - don't know what was the reason, hopefully nothing to do with WVO

18-03-2014, 22:06	#26
terranobreakershropshire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: shropshire Vehicle: d22 double cab 2001 Posts: 175	the fuel cap is vented. should not vacuum. I rekon personally that 90/10 veg/ petrol is a bit thick. I don't like using more than 10% petrol unless adding some cheap 2 stroke oil (pump and injector lube). my fav combo is 75/15/10 veg/derv/petrol. but each to their own... and what works for you.