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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Any one know of a veggi oil kit for a chevy 1995 6.5L turbo diesel?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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The electronic IP's do not tolerate off brand fuels near as well as the earlier mechanical IP's do-I would not advise you try it.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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The electronic IP's do not tolerate off brand fuels near as well as the earlier mechanical IP's do-I would not advise you try it.
What about Kerosean, Home heating oil, or off road diesel if in a pinch.
The only difrence i am aware of with offrad is its died and uncle sam aint getting as ig of a piece..
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Depending on the concentration of the dye,the OS can become clouded and not operate properly-the same problem can occur if using 2 stroke oil for lubricity that has a heavy dye.

Any clouding or blinding of the OS from the product being used is the biggest problem.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Depending on the concentration of the dye,the OS can become clouded and not operate properly-the same problem can occur if using 2 stroke oil for lubricity that has a heavy dye.

Any clouding or blinding of the OS from the product being used is the biggest problem.
I work on a very large farm and logging sites. A lot of times my truck wont see the actual roadways for over a month. So it is a good saving if i can run offroad, thats why i am so intrested in alturnitives.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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With extreme filtration and minimal dyes,there should be no problems.

Having proper temp fuel is important as well so the viscosity is correct.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Where are you getting your veggie oil, your best bet is to run used motor oil with 20% diesel it is amazing I personaly have run both the veggie oil and used motor oil and the motor oil is the easiest just filter with a fuel filter mix in 20% diesel and put it in the tank she runs just the same and a little smoother, veggie oil is a pain to filer plus you need to keep it heated as to not have it clog lines and filters
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Where are you getting your veggie oil, your best bet is to run used motor oil with 20% diesel it is amazing I personaly have run both the veggie oil and used motor oil and the motor oil is the easiest just filter with a fuel filter mix in 20% diesel and put it in the tank she runs just the same and a little smoother, veggie oil is a pain to filer plus you need to keep it heated as to not have it clog lines and filters
Are you kidding! I had no idea you could do that..
So If I change the oil in my truck, I can filter the oil, mix it 20% with diesel fuel and Run it?
Seriously?
Thats awsome.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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That's exactly right hell if your guna change your tranny fluid you can do the same with that and shell like it even more, veggie oil for me is a pain to get my hands on but everyone wants you to take their motor and tranny oil, carefully that it doesnt habe colant or water in it you will know if it comes threw your filter brown and or very bubbly
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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That's exactly right hell if your guna change your tranny fluid you can do the same with that and shell like it even more, veggie oil for me is a pain to get my hands on but everyone wants you to take their motor and tranny oil, carefully that it doesnt habe colant or water in it you will know if it comes threw your filter brown and or very bubbly
Good Ill start doing that. I could see my self going through filters a little quicker though even if i do strain and prefilter it good. I take it the reason i can runs trans fluid too is because it is only acting as a lubricant?
 
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