fuel addatives

panelbeater · 18-04-2016, 10:32

whilst looking for ether came across this site.
darrantchemicals.co.uk
good selection of stuff even caster oil.
whats the thoughts on a dribble of ether mixed into wvo to aid cold starts in cold weather.

panelbeater · 18-04-2016, 10:33

5ltrs about £12 +

Banshee · 18-04-2016, 10:39

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Originally Posted by panelbeater

5ltrs about £12 +

Panealbeater have you tried 2EHn with your WVO? I used to do that in the Maverick and it was sweet

panelbeater · 18-04-2016, 10:41

yes got some but that is like a cetain booster not a compression booster.

panelbeater · 18-04-2016, 10:44

i used to make model engine fuell with it mixed with caster oil and paraffin/kerosine,worked a treat.

Banshee · 18-04-2016, 10:48

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Originally Posted by panelbeater

yes got some but that is like a cetain booster not a compression booster.

What you looking to boost compression for?

panelbeater · 18-04-2016, 11:13

well i hate to admit it but i made an very old error last week.
my tank was very low after last tripso i thought as i am going on another trip this thursday i will pop into garage and put 5ltr of rug and 10ltr of derv straight into tank then at home i put in 60ltr of straight cleaned wvo like i would do except this time wvo was filtered when air was a bit warmer,also from a new supplier of it.
i put wvo in took it for short drive then parked up. for 4 days.
last weekend temp dropped and had frosts,not usually a problem when i pre mix my mix and add to tank.
so needed to go and have a dressing changed it was early and cold and turned over and over but did not fire so decided to give it a shot of easy start,never used on t2 befor,so where to put it in.
i decided to undo pipe after maf and gave a short squirt and turned it over and started straight away made short rattle and ticked over.
left it running and reconnected pipe and off i go.
that tells me no fuel when i tried first and it is a new battery.
return journey started fine.
so am thinking a bit of ether in tank will give it the extra kick when very cold.

Banshee · 18-04-2016, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by panelbeater

well i hate to admit it but i made an very old error last week.
my tank was very low after last tripso i thought as i am going on another trip this thursday i will pop into garage and put 5ltr of rug and 10ltr of derv straight into tank then at home i put in 60ltr of straight cleaned wvo like i would do except this time wvo was filtered when air was a bit warmer,also from a new supplier of it.
i put wvo in took it for short drive then parked up. for 4 days.
last weekend temp dropped and had frosts,not usually a problem when i pre mix my mix and add to tank.
so needed to go and have a dressing changed it was early and cold and turned over and over but did not fire so decided to give it a shot of easy start,never used on t2 befor,so where to put it in.
i decided to undo pipe after maf and gave a short squirt and turned it over and started straight away made short rattle and ticked over.
left it running and reconnected pipe and off i go.
that tells me no fuel when i tried first and it is a new battery.
return journey started fine.
so am thinking a bit of ether in tank will give it the extra kick when very cold.

That's why you need to get the heat exchanger and heated filter stuff installed panelbeater!!! I only use SVO these days too, the price people want for WVO these days is silly and the mess I'm not making in the garden is beautiful

macabethiel · 18-04-2016, 12:05

For straight compression improvement I have found cheap 2T oil is very good. Of course it's effect falls away once you stop using it.

I had an old petrol 260 E Merc that was a pig to start in the winter when it was cold - it had 183,000 miles on the clock and did not burn oil but the first start of the day always took some cranking. When I added 2 T oil 600 ml to a tank of fuel it started instantly!

I used it in my Terrano to keep it quiet and improve fuel consumption. I use it in the Jeep for long runs only as I am not sure of its everday effect on the Cat.

panelbeater · 18-04-2016, 13:00

used t2 oil befor,do not have a problem starting but this oil is new to me and was runny when filtered.just got court out and cold again next weekend but can put a bit more rug/derv in after my run to spalding.

Terrano Steve · 18-04-2016, 13:03

I'm not keen on ether I don't think it does the valves any good.

18-04-2016, 10:32	#1
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,640	fuel addatives whilst looking for ether came across this site. darrantchemicals.co.uk good selection of stuff even caster oil. whats the thoughts on a dribble of ether mixed into wvo to aid cold starts in cold weather.

18-04-2016, 12:05	#9
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	2T oil for ring lubrication etc For straight compression improvement I have found cheap 2T oil is very good. Of course it's effect falls away once you stop using it. I had an old petrol 260 E Merc that was a pig to start in the winter when it was cold - it had 183,000 miles on the clock and did not burn oil but the first start of the day always took some cranking. When I added 2 T oil 600 ml to a tank of fuel it started instantly! I used it in my Terrano to keep it quiet and improve fuel consumption. I use it in the Jeep for long runs only as I am not sure of its everday effect on the Cat.

18-04-2016, 10:33	#2
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,640	5ltrs about £12 +

18-04-2016, 10:41	#4
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,640	yes got some but that is like a cetain booster not a compression booster.

18-04-2016, 10:44	#5
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,640	i used to make model engine fuell with it mixed with caster oil and paraffin/kerosine,worked a treat.

18-04-2016, 11:13	#7
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,640	well i hate to admit it but i made an very old error last week. my tank was very low after last tripso i thought as i am going on another trip this thursday i will pop into garage and put 5ltr of rug and 10ltr of derv straight into tank then at home i put in 60ltr of straight cleaned wvo like i would do except this time wvo was filtered when air was a bit warmer,also from a new supplier of it. i put wvo in took it for short drive then parked up. for 4 days. last weekend temp dropped and had frosts,not usually a problem when i pre mix my mix and add to tank. so needed to go and have a dressing changed it was early and cold and turned over and over but did not fire so decided to give it a shot of easy start,never used on t2 befor,so where to put it in. i decided to undo pipe after maf and gave a short squirt and turned it over and started straight away made short rattle and ticked over. left it running and reconnected pipe and off i go. that tells me no fuel when i tried first and it is a new battery. return journey started fine. so am thinking a bit of ether in tank will give it the extra kick when very cold.

18-04-2016, 13:00	#10
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,640	used t2 oil befor,do not have a problem starting but this oil is new to me and was runny when filtered.just got court out and cold again next weekend but can put a bit more rug/derv in after my run to spalding.

18-04-2016, 13:03	#11
Terrano Steve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South west Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 522	I'm not keen on ether I don't think it does the valves any good.