PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - My 190d 2.2 is a blank slate. What should i use for a 1 tank WVO conversion in MN?

pawoSD · #6 02-05-2008, 03:41 PM

You are in a climate where using veg oil in general is not feasible about 80% of the year....not to mention running veg oil in general can ruin your engine.

The 190d 2.2 is already a very fuel efficient reliable car, why wreck it? Treat it right and run dino diesel only....and it will reward you with many more miles of faithful service.

Unless you are driving 40+ continuous miles each day each way, it will not work, because at those temps it will take forever and a half to heat the oil properly before you could even use it. With that tiny little 4 cylinder it'd probably take you 20 freeway miles on diesel just to get the veg oil to the right temperature in a heavily heated TWO tank system. One tank is out of the question....it will wreck your car. Cost of a two tank system is significant and its a lot of work to install. I'd re-consider before doing anything you'd regret.