WVO Network - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Bajaman · #1 03-10-2006, 10:14 AM

The great thing about WVO is that it is great for long trips. It would be great if we could set up a WVO network for those traveling. I for one would be willing to pay a reasonable amount for well filtered WVO. I am thinking about a trip this summer on WVO from IN to UT. I would be willing to supply some good WVO to those going through Lafayette, IN. All I need is a heads up. It would also be nice to set up a universally accepted price say $0.70 a gal that everyone agrees to pay and sell for. What do y'all say. BTW thanks to WVO needed thread for this idea.
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glenn1179 · #2 03-10-2006, 10:42 AM

Count me in on this network. Although, I don't think many people will be coming to Northern Wisconsin. I am glad I inspired such a great idea, and you are welcome. Anyone else interested in the Western US, I will be glad to be your first patron in mid to late April. (Shameless plug, I know

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Thanks,
Glenn

killervache · #3 03-10-2006, 01:07 PM

I've always been facinated with the idea of WVO, as well as biodiesel, and have seriously considered setting up a rig to process my own. Only problem is that I don't have a diesel vehicle yet, and I haven't decided which one I think the best candidate (yeah, I know, go with the MB, but I like the old 524tD as well, reguardless of rarity).

Could you not manufacture a rig to transport with you on the trip to filter say, 15 gallons at a time (possibly while you're sleeping or something). I was under the impression that the oil is readily available from any restaurant (I like Chik-fil-A).

Just a curiosity from a nobody.

glenn1179 · #4 03-10-2006, 01:16 PM

Most chain restraunts are not that eager to provide oil. Even if they were, high quality mobile filtration and dewatering has not been done effectively at a cost most can afford to date. Also, this leaves you at the mercy of the quality of oil at that location. I thought about bringing my filter barrel on the road with me, but it takes 6-8 hours minimum to do a 20-25 gallon batch with time to dewater. I also worry about finding a power outlet to plug my heater into.

If a significant network was established, no mobile filtration would be needed and I wouldn't have to haul 4 55 gallon drums of WVO on my tour of the Western USA.

Just some concerns that I had.

Let's keep the thread on establishing the network.

Glenn

glenn1179 · #5 03-10-2006, 01:55 PM

I started researching setting up a network. It seems someone has beat us to it, but just barely. The site is in its infancy from what I saw. I am signing up to see what it is all about.

http://www.fillup4free.com/index.php

Glenn

Mistel · #6 03-10-2006, 02:23 PM

I am going to give mobile filtering a try the next time I go on a road trip. This is what I think would work. First it would have to be warm so the oil flows outside. Find some good looking oil. That may be tought so be prepared to go some distance between fill-ups, carry extra fuel jugs. Pump the oil from a few inches below the surface to minimize getting water. For filter, use two 5 gallon buckets. Cut a 5" hole in the bottom of one. That bucket is turned upside-down and placed on the second bucket. A bag filter goes in the hole. Filter oil. If you want, use a third bucket and a finer filter bag. Carry extra filters for your cars WVO filter. Try at your own risk

Peter

glenn1179 · #7 03-10-2006, 04:25 PM

Mistel- That sounds like an awfully messy setup. In addition, you would be limited to warm climate destinations and wouldn't have much room to haul anything else besides your filtering materials. That is why this thread was started to establish a WVO exchange network. Then a minimal amount of time and materials are needed to keep cruising on WVO.

Glenn

Bajaman · #8 03-10-2006, 11:08 PM

The biggest reason cross-country WVO is not feasible at this time for me is finding the stuff. I really can't see stopping at 20 places every time I need to fuel up with kids screaming in the back, fighting the nasty mess of sucking up WVO and filtering. It would almost certainly require pulling a small trailer with extra fuel and a filtering setup. I typically don't drive for the fun of driving, but rather to get where I'm going. Last trip to UT was a straight through 24 hr job. I've found it is actually easier on the kids as half of the time they are asleep. I guess driving for free has some drawbacks any way you look at it

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