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Old 06-03-2016, 12:44 AM   #21 (permalink)
debit.servus
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
I'm not speaking from a place of experience here, but I'd guess that you can probably burn various clean waste solvents, so long as it's mixed with and still mostly diesel. Cutting your fuel a bit is probably still achievable.

A modern engine generally trades versatility for efficiency and economy. Even if you have to run gas station diesel, you're almost certainly going to come out ahead financially.
What substances should I look for? And how should I filter them to not damage the fuel $ystem and/or clog those gold-encrusted fuel injector$? I can't afford to get this wrong, as having to replace clogged fuel injectors wipes out any and all savings and increases running costs.

I will come out ahead if I don't clog injector$ or damage the fuel $ystem, something that costs thou$$$$ands to fix.

Another way to lower running costs is to stock up when fuel is at the lowest cost. Buy a few 55 gallon drums and fill them up while it's still under $3.50 a gallon! Then burn that fuel when gas and diesel are over $4 a gallon again!

Also, don't go across town to save 50 cents on one can of soup.

Lastly, don't waste your time or time will waste you.

How can I figure out the vans aerodynamic profile without access to a wind tunnel or follow car on the highway as I spray colored mist from a jerry-rigged pump sprayer on the front bumper? This way I have data to focus my aero mod efforts most effectively?


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