2006-08-03 00:53:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
You don't really need to. You can use any type of oil. My uncle has used motor oil (not recommended!) to run his truck. He has also used used cooking oil AFTER it has been filtered.
2006-08-03 00:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"There are at least three ways to run a diesel engine on biofuel using vegetable oils, animal fats or both. All three are used with both fresh and used oils.
Use the oil just as it is -- usually called SVO fuel (straight vegetable oil);
Mix it with kerosene (paraffin) or petroleum diesel fuel, or with biodiesel, or blend it with a solvent, or with gasoline;
Convert it to biodiesel."
2006-08-03 01:04:38 · answer #2 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
veg. oil is acidic & has to be neutralized with a base. lime i think. & filtered. useable only with modified diesel.
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2006-08-03 01:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋