macster 1 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 was wondering if any one was useing veg oil an desil mix an had no problems in an 04 navara an if so dos it matter wat type off veg oil you use thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JELLYBEAN 0 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 was wondering if any one was useing veg oil an desil mix an had no problems in an 04 navaraan if so dos it matter wat type off veg oil you use thanks I thought it was 70 diesel 30 oil,heard any oil ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOM TERRIER 173 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I used to put a mix of Heating oil and Cooking oil in my L200, lost a lot of power while running on it. try google searching for the mix ratios and if it will be ok in your truck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antg 1,729 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 a mate runs his 03 navara on veg/derv mix with no problem at all. be the same engine as you have macster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macster 1 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 a mate runs his 03 navara on veg/derv mix with no problem at all. be the same engine as you have macster how much dos he mix 30 _70 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamduvern 62 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 was wondering if any one was useing veg oil an desil mix an had no problems in an 04 navara an if so dos it matter wat type off veg oil you use thanks [/quot I used to run 50/50 mix in the disco Start on 30 / 70 mix Corn oil from the local cash and carry then build up see how you get on keep an eye on the start up first thing in the morning if you find that the engine seems to take longer to start cut the level of oil down alot of it is down to trial and error Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antg 1,729 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 a mate runs his 03 navara on veg/derv mix with no problem at all. be the same engine as you have macster how much dos he mix 30 _70 75% v. oil 25% derv runs spot on in the summer and 50/50 mix in winter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad-mouse 11 Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 run my disco on 10 per cent petrol 90 per cent veg oil no problems in 2 years even in cold weather Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabbit_killer 2 Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 sorry to put a downer on it but my bro is a derv pump specilast, and thats all he does. he said dont bother if your gona keep your motor short term great money saving!! long term your gona mess your pump up!! and it will cost bucks thats what he told me and i got a 53 plate navara Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeTheDog 153 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 (edited) long term your gona mess your pump up!! and it will cost bucks thats what he told me and i got a 53 plate navara Spot on imo. Pumps and injectors are lubricated by fuel oil. Veg' oil won't do the same...jmo Edited August 9, 2008 by MikeTheDog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macster 1 Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 thanks for the replys i dont think il bother now macster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nealey 0 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Im using 50/50 mix in my nissan serena 1999for about 3 months, runs wells & quieter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginga john 268 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 50/50 with bio and derv, works well and saves a few pennies o4 navara Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 long term your gona mess your pump up!! and it will cost bucks thats what he told me and i got a 53 plate navara Spot on imo. Pumps and injectors are lubricated by fuel oil. Veg' oil won't do the same...jmo Yep, your better off spending £600 for a conversion kit or £1,000 fitted, a tank for oil and another for diesel......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouse 282 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 been running my disco and van for 12 months on it.50/50 in winter and straight veg in summer.if you got bosch fuel pump your ok.other pumps go tits up.just my experience though.saves me a packet because i can get oil real cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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