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Old 08-28-2009, 05:35 PM
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it ran smooth and normal.....however, mileage dropped, and power output was lower. I then went back to diesel. Pointless in my opinion.
Mileage ( mpg ) would drop with SVO/WVO because the energy content of veggie oil is about 10% less than diesel per unit volume ( gallon or litre ). If all things being equal then the mpg would drop by 10%. I have not read anywhere that anyone using SVO/WVO experienced drop in power.
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