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Feb 4th, 2008, 23:17 | #11 |
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The handbook says the engine isn't suitable for biodiesel. Of course it dosn't say why.
If you did decide to ignore Volvo, servicing would need to be done more often. I saw what looked like a good bit of kit for making the stuff on Fifth Gear this evening called a Fuelpod 2. If you decide to experiment with your XC90 keep us posted on how you get on. Roy
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I am in the process of going back onto normal diesel so i can get my car chipped. |
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Feb 5th, 2008, 13:59 | #13 |
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Interesting you should want to "go back" to get it chipped - Bio apparently has a higher Cetane rating than std Diesel, so should produce more power, and respond even better to chipping..??
I am building GL's Eco processor, cheap & easy with no water required Hopefully, it will look something like this when done! Mike Last edited by GSMGuy; Feb 5th, 2008 at 14:01. |
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Do you just add SVO to your van directly? I'm new to all this, so sorry if questions sound numpty. The other car in our house is a 2002 BMW 320D, just wondered if it is simply adding SVO into the tank mixed in with a certain % of diesel? |
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Feb 5th, 2008, 14:17 | #15 |
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SVO straight into the tank on my van. and soon WVO too!
Will be making Bio specifically for the XC90... Not sure what your cars suitability to SVO is, if its direct injection, at the very least it will need "twin tanking" I get all my info here: http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/index.php HTH Mike |
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I have just read and found this very interesing http://www.graham-laming.com/bd/ecos...iagram_new.htm Last edited by D5driver; Feb 5th, 2008 at 14:45. Reason: more info |
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Feb 5th, 2008, 14:47 | #17 |
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Grahams processor is what the above and my own will be based on.....
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Im going for a different system and will be washing mine with water and separating it, let me know when yours is up and running and how your getting on and i will let you know how im getting on (i have production and storage space to make 500 litres a time).
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Actually the handbook says 5% RME is OK but then there is.....
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Still the rewards are high now the tax has changed. Roy
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Feb 6th, 2008, 22:44 | #20 |
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Here's a link to the FuelPod 2 brochure for those that are interested.....http://greenfuels.co.uk/fuelpod2.pdf
What does spring to mind is that it's cheaper to convert the engine to run on Straight Vegetable Oil. Looks a nice piece of kit though. Roy
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