Agreed Bobby but ;
if tree hugging nutballs run their WVO fingers over my Mercedes Diesel , I will be forced to run my Mercedes Diesel over them....
It was all fun & games until they held my poor old Coupe down and killed it while it screamed for help and tried to get away .
-Nate
Bobby wrote:
>
> Nate,
>
> Good points. Comments below:
>
> On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Nate <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> >
> > Although it is possible to neutralize the acidic content of WMO , I
> > personally do not believe it's possible to get all the abrasives out and
> > every single WMO engine I've seen , has at the very least , badly worn out
> > injector nozzles and smokes badly after 10,000 miles or so .
> >
> I had not thought of these two points, but they just add to my suspicion of
> WMO. The abrasives can be removed by a centrifuge, but the cost of the
> centrifuge and the time to operate the process may be more than we save.
>
> injector nozzles are replaceable and may be less expensive than dino
> diesel. But even more expensive to replace is the injection pump. If the
> abrasives are not removed, it can get even more expensive.
>
> >
> > I think the primary fault in alternative fuels is the time and effort .
> > Surely I looked into them a fair bit when Dino Diesel reached $5.00 the
> > gallon ! . -ouch- .
> >
> Agreed, the risks and time are too much for the average MB driver.
>
>
> >
> > When they (the big , scary THEM) decide it's in their interest to make bio
> > or veggie fuels , I have no doubt they'll do so in mass quantities but for
> > now , only the die hards will get to $ave $eriou$ $ on alternate fuels .
> >
> > Bio diesel is readily available but often more expensive than dino diesel.
> BP and others are paying attention. I agree, as soon as Exxon figures
> out a way to stiff us, it will be at your corner store.
>
> Those diehards who are willing to learn what to do and to be careful can
> save money.
>
>
> > Sad to be sure but them's the facts , jack .
> >
> True. But it still remains that the best car for experimentation with
> alternate fuels.
>
> Bobby
>
> >
> > -Nate
> >
> > Bobby wrote:
> > >
> > > Nate,
> > >
> > > I agree totally that if someone wants a trouble free car, they should not
> > > experiment with unorthodox fuels.
> > >
> > > If someone wants to experiment with unorthodox fuels, the best engine to
> > > use is our favorite MB.
> > >
> > > Sorry I didn't comment on the Ws.
> > >
> > > Waste Vegetable Oil must be filtered or centrifuged or allowed to settle
> > or
> > > a combination. It can then be used as SVO or used as a feedstock for
> > > making biodiesel.
> > >
> > > There is only enough WVO available in the USA to replace about 1/8 of
> > > current diesel usage, so it could help our energy needs, but not enough
> > to
> > > totally solve them.
> > >
> > > I have not seen a plan for using Waste Motor Oil that I have confidence
> > > in. Some people have attempted to blend it with gasoline and some of
> > those
> > > have had disastrous results. I believe if it were well filtered, it could
> > > be treated as SVO. but have no proof.
> > >
> > > I don't know what volume of WMO is available, but would assume it is
> > > similar to WVO - enough to make some difference, but not enough to single
> > > handidly solve our energy problems.
> > >
> > > Both of these do provide an opportunity to use a waste product for
> > energy.
> > > If someone is looking for an extreme cost cutter, they are possibilities.
> > >
> > > Nate, you are correct, if someone wants a trouble free MB, he should
> > stick
> > > with dino diesel plus a little bio diesel.
> > >
> > > Bobby
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Toward freedom,
>
> Bobby Yates Emory
>
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