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01-10-2010, 00:32 | #16 |
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It is not as simple as that, the red dye is only a part of it, there is a chemical that is added that cannot be removed, and I mean cannot be removed, if you have a tank that had red derv in it 20 years ago but has had road going derv in it since for 20 years and it was tested then the red derv will show up, Rick
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01-10-2010, 05:45 | #17 |
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oooh clever
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01-10-2010, 06:11 | #18 |
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01-10-2010, 06:16 | #19 |
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01-10-2010, 07:10 | #20 |
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01-10-2010, 07:15 | #21 |
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i found there theres a patrol running 95%oil 5%rug..
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01-10-2010, 09:47 | #22 |
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01-10-2010, 20:35 | #23 |
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The worst it will do is shag ya pump i'd of thought...
Just try 5 ltrs & slowly increase... Can always add a small amount of petrol to thin it... |
01-10-2010, 20:46 | #24 |
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I've doing my sums and reckon with the low mileage i do, i would only save around £200 a year.
Dont feel its really worth the hassle, think i'll stick with diesel. |
01-10-2010, 21:03 | #25 |
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Wise choice if its not clear on possible damage
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01-10-2010, 21:36 | #26 |
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01-10-2010, 21:57 | #27 |
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Interesting this alternative fuel business.
Id like to clear up a couple of points though. The dye for red diesel is added at the distribution centre. It is just that, dye. its not got any magic properties nor does it cause any reactions in an engine and if it is topped up with non red it will gradually dilute and disappear to the point where it cannot be detected by dipping. Thats straight from the horses mouth. Checked up on it some time ago. Also it is technically/chemically very easy to remove the dye. Labour wise its heavy going and the potential for contaminants getting into your engine very high. Diesel washing plants are getting (or certainly used to be) busted all the time |
01-10-2010, 21:59 | #28 | |
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01-10-2010, 22:08 | #29 |
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01-10-2010, 22:47 | #30 |
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I have been putting two stroke oil in my tank for some time, I have posted on here about it. Whether it has made any difference I cannot say. I have been using a sunflower oil mix ( 83p l
from ASDA) making the vehicle abit lumpy on start up but running ok. Put some in the fridge and then the freezer, fridge oil ok but the freezer oil turned to the texture of margarine but the its very cold in there as expected. regards bri |
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