Newbe from Plymouth with a Terrano II - Page 2

Uncle Silvia · 11-01-2012, 11:02

Yea I was gonna get a matching set of tires next time

What are these like to run on veg oil????

Oh and the datsun is a rare 1978 140y coupe with a 5 speed dog box!
I'll put up pics when I'm next on my computer :-)

makeitfit · 11-01-2012, 11:09

Veg oil will be fine but you'll need to mix with some diesel at this time of year. 50/50 easy but I ran mine neat and put up with the lumpy start

Tesco have a deal on at the mo £4.50 for 5litres

Veg oil will also pick up any sludge and muck in the tank and this will choke the filter. Once that's out the way you're good to go and save loads a money

Uncle Silvia · 11-01-2012, 11:13

Excellent!!! So there is no other mods required and the fuel pump is totally fine with it?
It's due a service anyway so I may run some veg through it first then change the filters! How many tanks do u think will clear the sludge?

Saving money FTW

makeitfit · 11-01-2012, 11:23

The only mods you could do is to fit various warming devices for winter running with neat veg. Dont bother though just stick a bit of diesel on it. I dont know how many tanks as it depends how much yuk is in there to start with

Just go with it and when things start to slow down a bit, check your filter

Uncle Silvia · 11-01-2012, 11:30

Cool I'll give this a try! Need to see if my uncle still has his cash and carry card

clivvy · 11-01-2012, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

NO CLIVE that's to sad!!

oops sorry, I meant the Datsun 120y

SPARKIEDOO · 11-01-2012, 19:25

welcome m8........nice wheels

Uncle Silvia · 13-01-2012, 14:03

Heres a thread with all my other cars past and present.............

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...113#post165113

Uncle Silvia · 03-02-2012, 12:55

Heres my full build/Picture thread which Ill update whenever I get up to stuff

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...555#post166555

(RIP) PLANK · 03-02-2012, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Silvia

Excellent!!! So there is no other mods required and the fuel pump is totally fine with it?
It's due a service anyway so I may run some veg through it first then change the filters! How many tanks do u think will clear the sludge?

Saving money FTW

You don't need to change filters for veg oil, it doesn't cause those issues! that is bio diesel! I have run mine on veg oil and not changed the filter.

But to be fair the running around you do for veg oil, and the very small cost difference, I don't bother anymore. Especially when you dilute the saving with diesel. I was paying 90p a litre for rapeseed and sunflower oil in the summer and running it at 100%!

Uncle Silvia · 04-02-2012, 10:55

Can they be run ok on Sunflower oil as well?? I thought it was only Veg oil??

11-01-2012, 19:25	#22
SPARKIEDOO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cupar scotland Vehicle: terrano II SWB 2.7 (2002) Posts: 431	welcome welcome m8........nice wheels

11-01-2012, 11:02	#16
Uncle Silvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plymouth, Devon Vehicle: 1996 Terrano II SE LWB Posts: 46	Yea I was gonna get a matching set of tires next time What are these like to run on veg oil???? Oh and the datsun is a rare 1978 140y coupe with a 5 speed dog box! I'll put up pics when I'm next on my computer :-)

11-01-2012, 11:09	#17
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Veg oil will be fine but you'll need to mix with some diesel at this time of year. 50/50 easy but I ran mine neat and put up with the lumpy start Tesco have a deal on at the mo £4.50 for 5litres Veg oil will also pick up any sludge and muck in the tank and this will choke the filter. Once that's out the way you're good to go and save loads a money

11-01-2012, 11:13	#18
Uncle Silvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plymouth, Devon Vehicle: 1996 Terrano II SE LWB Posts: 46	Excellent!!! So there is no other mods required and the fuel pump is totally fine with it? It's due a service anyway so I may run some veg through it first then change the filters! How many tanks do u think will clear the sludge? Saving money FTW

11-01-2012, 11:23	#19
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	The only mods you could do is to fit various warming devices for winter running with neat veg. Dont bother though just stick a bit of diesel on it. I dont know how many tanks as it depends how much yuk is in there to start with Just go with it and when things start to slow down a bit, check your filter

11-01-2012, 11:30	#20
Uncle Silvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plymouth, Devon Vehicle: 1996 Terrano II SE LWB Posts: 46	Cool I'll give this a try! Need to see if my uncle still has his cash and carry card

13-01-2012, 14:03	#23
Uncle Silvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plymouth, Devon Vehicle: 1996 Terrano II SE LWB Posts: 46	Heres a thread with all my other cars past and present............. http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...113#post165113

03-02-2012, 12:55	#24
Uncle Silvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plymouth, Devon Vehicle: 1996 Terrano II SE LWB Posts: 46	Heres my full build/Picture thread which Ill update whenever I get up to stuff http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...555#post166555

04-02-2012, 10:55	#26
Uncle Silvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plymouth, Devon Vehicle: 1996 Terrano II SE LWB Posts: 46	Can they be run ok on Sunflower oil as well?? I thought it was only Veg oil??