the alternative fuels debate

briggie · 10-10-2010, 10:41

the idea here is to post information /opinions/practical advice on the use of alternative fuels

Adz · 10-10-2010, 10:54

Ya beat me to it

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ead.php?t=9778

Although both different but the same in a round a bout way

briggie · 10-10-2010, 10:57

obviously there are many more avenues of thought regarding the use of alternative fuels , the idea is to provide information and advice to those members considering the use of alternative fuels , so they can make a informed decision

Adz · 10-10-2010, 11:06

zippy656 · 10-10-2010, 11:19

http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/...p?action=login
a place to look and learn

11redrex · 10-10-2010, 11:30

good one.

I use new veg oil and diesel mixed, not sure of the exact quantities but probably 30'/, svo. No problems so far.
Veg oil is cheaper than diesel, makes less pollution, and smells better. 3 good reasons to use it.
If the fitter at my work is right my fuel pump is going to break due to lack of lubrication. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Adz · 10-10-2010, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11redrex

If the fitter at my work is right my fuel pump is going to break due to lack of lubrication. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

You won't want to fork out for a 2nd hand or new fuel pump

Wake some 2 stroke oil in it for lubrication

11redrex · 10-10-2010, 12:09

Might just try that. I've been using petrol redex which has similar properties to 2 stroke oil.
I can remember when the garage near me had a redex pump on the wall for 2 stroke oil. It was right near the 2 star petrol pump !

Adz · 10-10-2010, 14:52

I will wake in 2 stroke once i get back on bio & or veggie & i do know that 2 stroke oil will do jack diddly in damage terms to ya pump

It will however help lubricate it

Even if running on just pump diesel it wouldn't hurt to expand the life of the pump

larson · 10-10-2010, 15:07

ffs i need to stop reading these post. first they had me putting veg oil in and now im off to buy two stroke.... all i need now is some cant to do a lenthy post about how a 2inch lift kit makes the fuel pumps last longer and im nacked

Adz · 10-10-2010, 15:32

By lifting your 4x4 2" by shock's or body lift will expand your engine & especially your fuel pump's lifespan

(RIP) PLANK · 10-10-2010, 17:51

it's interesting but,the environmental effects of veg oil are a contentious issue, many 'experts' believe their environmental impact may be 5 times worse than fossil fuel (in a ver short form it is about the colateral methane emmisions fomr rotting plant material), but they are more sustainable (i.e. less likely to run out) so you may save a few pennies but you wont save the planet

larson · 10-10-2010, 19:43

i recon i only need the planet for 30 more years at best

sod everybody else

(RIP) PLANK · 10-10-2010, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by larson

i recon i only need the planet for 30 more years at best

sod everybody else

makeitfit · 10-10-2010, 20:01

I wish people would consider washing themselves less

The environment is suffering more from everyone washing morning AND night for no good reason, and having the audacity to use soap and shampoo and that with bloody palm oil in it

NOW STOP IT

please.

10-10-2010, 10:41	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	the alternative fuels debate the idea here is to post information /opinions/practical advice on the use of alternative fuels

10-10-2010, 10:54	#2
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Ya beat me to it http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ead.php?t=9778 Although both different but the same in a round a bout way

10-10-2010, 10:57	#3
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	obviously there are many more avenues of thought regarding the use of alternative fuels , the idea is to provide information and advice to those members considering the use of alternative fuels , so they can make a informed decision

10-10-2010, 11:06	#4
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370

10-10-2010, 11:19	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/...p?action=login a place to look and learn

10-10-2010, 11:30	#6
11redrex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia. Buh. Vehicle: 1997 LWB Maverick 2.7TDi Posts: 1,377	good one. I use new veg oil and diesel mixed, not sure of the exact quantities but probably 30'/, svo. No problems so far. Veg oil is cheaper than diesel, makes less pollution, and smells better. 3 good reasons to use it. If the fitter at my work is right my fuel pump is going to break due to lack of lubrication. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

10-10-2010, 12:09	#8
11redrex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia. Buh. Vehicle: 1997 LWB Maverick 2.7TDi Posts: 1,377	Might just try that. I've been using petrol redex which has similar properties to 2 stroke oil. I can remember when the garage near me had a redex pump on the wall for 2 stroke oil. It was right near the 2 star petrol pump !

10-10-2010, 14:52	#9
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	I will wake in 2 stroke once i get back on bio & or veggie & i do know that 2 stroke oil will do jack diddly in damage terms to ya pump It will however help lubricate it Even if running on just pump diesel it wouldn't hurt to expand the life of the pump

10-10-2010, 15:07	#10
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	ffs i need to stop reading these post. first they had me putting veg oil in and now im off to buy two stroke.... all i need now is some cant to do a lenthy post about how a 2inch lift kit makes the fuel pumps last longer and im nacked

10-10-2010, 15:32	#11
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	By lifting your 4x4 2" by shock's or body lift will expand your engine & especially your fuel pump's lifespan

10-10-2010, 17:51	#12
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	it's interesting but,the environmental effects of veg oil are a contentious issue, many 'experts' believe their environmental impact may be 5 times worse than fossil fuel (in a ver short form it is about the colateral methane emmisions fomr rotting plant material), but they are more sustainable (i.e. less likely to run out) so you may save a few pennies but you wont save the planet

10-10-2010, 19:43	#13
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	i recon i only need the planet for 30 more years at best sod everybody else

10-10-2010, 20:01	#15
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I wish people would consider washing themselves less The environment is suffering more from everyone washing morning AND night for no good reason, and having the audacity to use soap and shampoo and that with bloody palm oil in it NOW STOP IT please.