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Old 01-14-2010, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Exclusive View Post
I've heard around about Veg oil giving people problems. I'm curious to know if anyone else has had Veg oil problems.

I have a car in my shop right now a 124 with a 606 which was on Veg oil. Now the car runs like crap when cold, misfiring and whatnot, low compression. This car is a total mystery, but I'm starting to think its something with the Veg oil. Just wondering if anyone else has had problems.
Leakdown will tell you where the leakage is, pulling an injector will tell you what shape they are in. The IP could be sick too.

Opinions vary widely on how or if vegetable oil can be used as a diesel fuel. Many say Hot engine + hot oil = OK, and Cold start + VO = Uhoh.
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