biodiesel

tubbiescooter · Jun 4, 2006

this has probably been asked before but i'm relatively new to landrovers and still know jack all so all answers are appreciated can i run my 2.5 1986 td landy 90 on biodiesel as a local garage sells it and it's soo cheap better for the enviroment and helps when it comes to emissions tests so has anyone else successfully run theres on the stuff without problems

mondo · Jun 4, 2006

Looks like ittubbie!
Av a shuft in the Gaylander Bit [Vedgy Gaylander] mmmmmm Intresting!!!

discomania · Jun 5, 2006

Yes it will work no problem... a garage that sells bio cheap? Where?

Lenny1969 · Jun 5, 2006

discomania said:
Yes it will work no problem... a garage that sells bio cheap? Where?

Not being a graduate in geography or anything but based on some relevant facts, i shall take a guess.

FACT 1: His profile lists him as in Liverpool.
FACT2: He says garage is, and i quote, "local".

ASSUMPTION: He is where he says, and garage is local, so therefore garage is in Liverpool or extremely close by, hence reference to local.

tubbiescooter · Jun 5, 2006

Lenny1969 said:
Not being a graduate in geography or anything but based on some relevant facts, i shall take a guess.

FACT 1: His profile lists him as in Liverpool.
FACT2: He says garage is, and i quote, "local".

ASSUMPTION: He is where he says, and garage is local, so therefore garage is in Liverpool or extremely close by, hence reference to local.

lol yes liverpool on edge lane straight off the m62

discomania · Jun 5, 2006

Lenny1969 said:
Not being a graduate in geography or anything but based on some relevant facts, i shall take a guess.

FACT 1: His profile lists him as in Liverpool.
FACT2: He says garage is, and i quote, "local".

ASSUMPTION: He is where he says, and garage is local, so therefore garage is in Liverpool or extremely close by, hence reference to local.

Ah cheers for clearing that one up Lenny...

How much are they selling it for?

slob · Jun 5, 2006

ffs !! its liverpool, you'll have to take something along to barter with. maybe a sack or two of wheat or flour. cartons of cigarettes are also good

ormus · Jun 5, 2006

a couple of grams is usually ok too.

you can use bio or vegeoil in the tdi with no real problems esp in the summer. winter is another matter. i use more derv in the winter.
(bigger%).
the real problem is that no one has really used svo/wvo for any length of time in the tdi. therefore the effects on the IP are a bit vague.
my view on the subject is that my car is worth about a grand. so if the IP goes belly up in a yrs time, then its no big deal to me.
if your car is worth say 5 grand then your viewpoint may be rather different.
esp if there is a warranty involved?

yella · Jun 5, 2006

how much is the bio on edge lane tubbs, its 76ppl down near the docks

Snezza69 · Jun 11, 2006

I spoke to a L/R dealer in Germany who said I could not use Bio Diesel without mods, I don't want to blow my engine!!!

I have a 200TDi Disco!

slob · Jun 11, 2006

Snezza69 said:
I don't want to blow my engine!!!

I have a 200TDi Disco!

well drop yer price and just give it a hand job instead

Snezza69 · Jun 11, 2006

Ooooooooooooooooo Cheeky!

yella · Jun 12, 2006

ffs sneezy dont be such a girl, ive been using bio for over 2 years now without any damage to the engine. it is impossible to blow your engine by using a fuel with a slightly higher flash point.i run a 200tdi on bio as well as a vw golf on the stuff. without any worries

discomania · Jun 13, 2006

The dealer is talking nonsence, you will not damage you engine, its the IP that it would damage anyway, the IP on the 200tdi engine is a Bosch, these pumps will take it NP. The German engines will infact take bio the best, because they have been designed with it in mind, and bosch = German.

The LR dealer proably thought you meant veg oil, or didn't have a clue and though he would appear to know what he was on about...

Most diesel in the UK has some bio in it anyway, I know for a fact that everyday tanker loads of bio get emptied into the diesel tanks at Grangemouth.

Pat · Jun 18, 2006

being a little dim here (say 5 watt)
bio-derv / veg(cooking) oil needs tinkering with before its usable as fuel??

& can i stuff it in a '97 DSE Rangy??

yella · Jun 18, 2006

if you want multiple answers the least you could do is number your questions.
1)no
2)yes

discomania · Jun 18, 2006

Veg oil on its own is not so smart, thicker, can cause increased pressures, not as good at lubricating.

Bio diesel, is good, its as it says Bio-Diesel, its more or less a derv replacement, shove it in and away you go, better for the engine too.

yella · Jun 18, 2006

discomania said:
Veg oil on its own is not so smart, thicker, can cause increased pressures, not as good at lubricating.

thats a contradiction, if its thicker it lubricates better asd it doesn't run off so fast.

if yu want to run veggie oil, use a 50/50 mix with diesel, both liquids are immiscible so there is no chance of either seperating.

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slob · Jun 18, 2006

mm! interesting ...if we could get a landy to run on yahoo answerers it would indeed be well lubricated. they don't come much thicker

GRUNT · Jun 19, 2006

Righto then I've just gort back from the pub and am well lubricated does this mean I'm thick or just a little immiscible.

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