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Old 11-28-2008, 09:22 PM   #5 (permalink)
Biodiesel300TD
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Winnie - '82 Mercedes 300TD
90 day: 24.03 mpg (US)

Flo - '78 Mercedes 240D
90 day: 84.47 mpg (US)
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Here is the 240.


And here is a link to the veg oil conversion pics - Veg Oil Pics

groar - I haven't had too much trouble securing oil sources. The key is being consistent about picking up the oil so they don't start giving it to someone else. Although it has been getting harder for folks since all the biodiesel companies are now paying for restaurant waste oil.
I do experience some power loss with veggie oil. Both biodiesel and veggie oil have about 7-10% less power than petroleum diesel. So per gallon you loose a little power and a little mpg. The good side is veggie oil and biodiesel are both much cleaner burning and usually grown in the US. and when the oil is free a few mpg's that are lost aren't such a big deal.
There is definite difference in the smell. Veggie oil smells like a fast food restaurant, and so does biodiesel but not quite as much. The smell is much better for you nose.
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