Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Alternate Diesel Fuels

Nate,

Good points. Comments below:

On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> 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
>
>