Leopard
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Hi All
I do a fair amount of driving in my cruiser - probably 1,200m to 1,500m per month. This is in an overland prepared 80 series with the roof tent on all the time (like to head out at weekends etc.. so leave the tent on all the time).
With the kind of miles I do and the associated cost, I'm interested in the veg oil / diesel mix idea. I have a Costco near and could get oil in bulk from them. My question is: are there long term risks associated with running on veg oil? I'm talking about piston/cylinder/valve damage type stuff or is it fairly safe?
I'm just very aware that my engine is designed to run on diesel and would hate to drive my truck on a mixture for a few years and realise I'd trashed the engine.
I wouldn't go extreme with my mixing - probably 50/50 or so to try reduce the costs.
I'd be interested for any input from the engine boffs out there about potential damage.
Thanks for any input,
Nigel
I do a fair amount of driving in my cruiser - probably 1,200m to 1,500m per month. This is in an overland prepared 80 series with the roof tent on all the time (like to head out at weekends etc.. so leave the tent on all the time).
With the kind of miles I do and the associated cost, I'm interested in the veg oil / diesel mix idea. I have a Costco near and could get oil in bulk from them. My question is: are there long term risks associated with running on veg oil? I'm talking about piston/cylinder/valve damage type stuff or is it fairly safe?
I'm just very aware that my engine is designed to run on diesel and would hate to drive my truck on a mixture for a few years and realise I'd trashed the engine.
I wouldn't go extreme with my mixing - probably 50/50 or so to try reduce the costs.
I'd be interested for any input from the engine boffs out there about potential damage.
Thanks for any input,
Nigel