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Originally Posted by WANT '71 280SEL
I don't mind filtering the oil at all. The part that turns me off is the heating of it which I thought until now wasn't necessary if mixed with dino and run at warm ambient temps. (60F+)
Thanks
David
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David,
I collect oil which is mostly liquid at 60'F, It contains ~30% solidified oil, which is suspended in the oil. As I filter this oil, without ANY heat, the high melting point solid oils are retained in the filter.
I agree that the oil and diesel should be mixed before adding to the fuel system.
Although I recommend adding a fuel heater, many people have had success without adding heat to the fuel.
There was one person who (reported on the biodiesel forum) had a bad experience using an unheated blend, (IIRC, not in an MB vehicle) where it is suggested that petroleum waxes in the diesel were released from the diesel some time after the blend was made, causing issues with his IP.
If you are concerned that this may occur, you should consider using kerosine or gasoline as the blending agent, rather than diesel.