2006-07-28 23:24:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
well what i have researched online advises me thatif i apply to with customs i can do this and research tells me with a conversion kit oil is thinner and better for my car but im not sure. my neighbour uses it in his merc and yes it smells like a barbeque when he drives past but apparently its legal with a tax duty paid to customs and can improve performance of your car??? im tempted but still a little uncertain pleaseeeeeeee help
2006-07-28 23:43:30 · update #1
Yes without any problem but you have to ensure it is properly filtered and also thin it with diesel 80% diesel in winter and up to 50/50 in summer you can apply for the forms from the tax office to make it legal the first diesel engines were made to run on peanut oil and will happily run on any oil so long as it is thin enough and filtered try this website for more info http://www.ravenfamily.org/andyg/vegoil.htm
2006-07-29 00:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by techno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i'm conscious you may run your diesel on vegatable oil devoid of exchange even however i heard that it will run extra proper on used oil. Supposedly this is no longer terrific for the engine yet i can't see what harm it is going to do. i does no longer even with the undeniable fact that recomend this is utilized in a favourite swifter diesel on account that those are very complicated engines and high priced to repair if it does circulate incorrect. even with the undeniable fact that in case you have an previous diesel van provide it a circulate. As for the tax difficulty, that's illegitimate to run a motor vehicle on any gasoline that has no longer had the activity paid on it. There could be no think approximately attempting to pay the activity because it could make your cooking oil not extra low fee than known diesel. I even have related a link which would be usefull.
2016-11-03 06:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going to become more and more popular. There is a company in Carmarthen, Dyfed called Sundance. They will be able to advise. Really nice people and very helpful.
Mostly they are involved in solar energy and wood chip boilers but also sell bio-diesel. There is a city whoes buses used old chip fat just cant remember which, Sundance will know.
At per tax, I beleive you need to pay the duty on the cost per liter. So if its costs you 1p then you have to pay .7p ish tax!
2006-07-29 06:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by gadriel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You sure can, be sure to mix it with diesel though. 50/50 would be fine. Performance isn't as good, but alot cheaper. Don't use oil that has been used before for cooking.
Also, when you pull up at lights, it smells as if there is a fish and chip shop close by.
2006-07-30 03:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by Cliveus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try that, the diesel fuel also works as a lubricant of the high pressure pump - the main component of diesel engine. The vegetable oil may not be as good lubricant as regular Diesel fuel. Also it may clogg your injectors and other systems since you don't know how clean it is.
2006-07-29 01:42:05 · answer #5 · answered by svthech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can run any diesel powered vehicle off vegetable oil. But here is the catch...the price would be too great to do so..
2006-07-29 07:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by CenTexan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can get a kit look on the Internet greasecar .com
2006-07-29 00:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by MIKE B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but in time it will cause damage to your injection pump.Regards Mick
2006-07-30 07:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not unless you preheat it and then there is still a good chance it will destroy your injector pump.
2006-07-28 23:29:43 · answer #9 · answered by gofuk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you plan to have it for lunch.
2006-08-01 10:57:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋