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burgo
05-03-11, 07:21 PM
so whats the score with running a diesel on this stuff then? theres lots at work and fuel prices take the piss
swedge
05-03-11, 07:31 PM
need to fit a flux capacitor for it to work
bazil
05-03-11, 07:52 PM
see david fox 234342433563 he's doing it iirc
Balley
05-03-11, 07:53 PM
mix it with thinners..

It will want filtering first and will want a decent additive adding to every tank.

You may want a fuel heater too
Dervy
06-03-11, 12:23 AM
david fox thin`s it out with petrol, iv got a load in the garage that needs turning into fuel for my car :) just one point luke, you ent got a diesel???
General Baxter
06-03-11, 12:26 AM
hes a pikie, he will sell it on the road side lol
blue_peg_16v
06-03-11, 12:29 PM
50/50 mix with diesel
Rich
06-03-11, 12:34 PM
careful though, seen some cars in at work with some sort of ****ed up diesel in them, come in with complaints of running problems and no power
burgo
06-03-11, 12:57 PM
theres about 20 barrels at work of old oil so if it means free fuel i'll get a diesel as i put 30-40 a week in at the mo
davidfox280585
06-03-11, 06:28 PM
well ive tested and found 50-50 with derv on the cav is ok and i keep a spare diesel filter with you in the car just incase of any issues,it runs lovely on it but any crap or water in it then it doesnt like it,id only put in whats come from a car straight in the tank,IF you put some in from whats stored at places in the big drums then you will only get trouble
General Baxter
06-03-11, 06:31 PM
umm might have to get a TD cav again, we throw away 100+ ltrs away a week lol
Balley
06-03-11, 06:34 PM
Might try a tad in mine, do you filter it first David?
General Baxter
06-03-11, 06:36 PM
i would lol
Balley
06-03-11, 06:38 PM
Hmmm My 5w30 powered Nova, I like the sound of that!
davidfox280585
06-03-11, 06:56 PM
i filter it only through a gauze though,id only use good used oil,not worth the hassle if it has crap in,doesnt run any different though i change my filter every few tanks as i like to keep it reliable for sake 0f £7
Balley
06-03-11, 07:19 PM
So say change the filter once a month?
mowgli
06-03-11, 07:22 PM
as oil is lighter than water & will 'float', simply syphoning it from high up in the drum using a clear hose will solve the water issue... but i reckon running it thru a decent filter, before putting it in the tank is a must..

i'm thinking an old style CAV296 as found on all old tractors, plant, and diesel stuff from the 60's as the elements are pence..and it has a water trap.
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