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10-24-2011, 03:21 PM
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Recycling Diesel Fuel
Hi, geniuses. I recently bought an '85 300TD and have had a lot of fun getting her in shape. The PO ran WVO through a single-tank Lovecraft system which I just removed and replaced with a stock fuel system. Thus begins my long journey to clean out the fuel system... I think there might still be some veggie left in the tank and I definitely have an algae problem. I want to drain the tank and clean out the crud with some Startron... what do I do with the dirty diesel once it's been drained? Can I bring it to the local lube place to recycle like I do with engine oil & ATF?
thanks! PS I live in NYC so I don't have a local recycling center as an option 
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10-24-2011, 04:02 PM
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add some used engine oil to it and give it to the recycler.
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10-24-2011, 04:04 PM
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thanks... that's what I was thinking I'd do.
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10-24-2011, 04:09 PM
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You can also find a shop that has a waste oil heater and mix it with some oil and take it to them to keep them warm this winter.
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10-24-2011, 05:09 PM
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^^ just like I gave my old batteries to a farmer. The guy had some use of them.. He was really thankful
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10-24-2011, 07:20 PM
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thumbs up for rescuing one from the evil clutches of lovecraft!
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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-  '15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800) '17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k) '09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k) '13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k) '01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km) '16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)
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10-24-2011, 07:54 PM
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I suggest a racor diesel filter water separator and 12v diesel transfer pump. Here are some links that may help you. Biobor, what is it, why do I need it??? Biobor, what is it, why do I need it??? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Algae/Fungus fixation... Algae/Fungus fixation... - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc. Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS ! Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS ! - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum ************************************************ MB diesel filtration, how it works. MB diesel filtration, how it works. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum 240D fuel tank removal and cleaning Good for any W123 sedan. 240D fuel tank removal and cleaning - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Check out this fuel pickup screen Check out this fuel pickup screen - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Diesel filters, no tank strainers please. Diesel filters, no tank strainers please. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Emptying the fuel tank Emptying the fuel tank - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Fuel/Water Separator....I SEARCHED!! Fuel/Water Separator....I SEARCHED!! - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Why do I have vacuum in my diesel tank.....................? Why do I have vacuum in my diesel tank.....................? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Fuel Sender 85 300D- Cleaned (Pics) Fuel Sender 85 300D- Cleaned (Pics) - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum fuel filter change fuel filter change - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum 300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions 300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Fuel tank sender pictures (bit clearer than the wiki ones) W123 300D Fuel tank sender question - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum What happens when a tank vent gets clogged. What happens when a tank vent gets clogged. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Lift Pump taken apart fuel pressure - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Primary filter melted by biodiesel? Primary filter melted by biodiesel? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum .
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10-25-2011, 11:29 PM
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great advice. thanks guys... whunter, thanks for the links. great info in there...
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11-06-2011, 10:07 AM
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Follow up: I put an ad on craigslist and a veggie enthusiast came by and happily picked up the former contents of my tank.
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