PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Biodiesel and WVO

soothappens · #**157** 01-15-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by whunter

More than you ever wanted to know about filters.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

No need for a second tank, with the mass of plumbing/valves/controls.

Running:
* Virgin spindle oil, I notice more power from 50-100%, MPG 28-30.
* Virgin type-F ATF, exact same power as diesel (a bit more smoke) at 100%, MPG 1-1.5 lower.
* Virgin power steering or hydraulic oil, exact same power as diesel (slightly more smoke) at 100%, depending on brand MPG 28-30, MPG is better from 50-75%.

At 100% Used/filtered oil has variable results, more smoke than virgin oil, MPG 2-2.5 lower on average.

I have not needed Viton hose, these are petrochemical or petrochemical compatible oils.

Finding a trustworthy source of used hydraulic oil is the biggest difficulty.

Thanks again hunter. The oil link is bookmarked and will be used regularly both for buisness and personal . What a site !!

From your results these oils seem to run better than SVO especially if you dont need the second tank or hose change out.

As far as a reliable source theres a 50 gallon barrel on the back of my truck that stays pretty much full. I dump it in the hydraulic shops waste tank and the renderer dosent like water in it so I keep it water tight. I have 68 trucks I PM every six months and change oil once a year on most. The average tank holds 30 gallons with the diggers holding 50-100. I think I got the supply part covered.

I checked the state of Tx waste oil handling manual the hydraulic shop has and it states its better to incinerate waste oil on site than to have it hauled off. ( on site may be the catch )

"240D incinerator " Just doing my part !!! I'll try it and post results. Thanks again!