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Who is scared?
« on: May 01, 2013, 10:16:27 PM »
...that because you've run your car on homebrew for so long, that if you had to fill with a tank of diesel, that it might break it?

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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2013, 10:21:07 PM »
I'm scared that just looking at the vehicle might break something at the moment. I'm to scared to pee in case something drops off.
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2013, 10:24:48 PM »
I'm scared that filling it up with diesel might break me
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2013, 10:43:03 PM »
I'm with Jules, it frightens me just thinking about it.
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 10:44:20 PM »
Heh we're all scared on the wallet damage (I'd rather walk!) but what about the mechanical aspect?

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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 10:55:08 PM »
I gotta say, the thing just doesn't feel right on Dino. Gets stuck in a flat spot in high gears, where as on veg it just pulls through without having to change down.

I can't say I worry about damaging the motor, I certainly wouldn't be put off using more Dino, if it was half the price.
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2013, 11:00:59 PM »
I did a full tank yesterday and filled up again this morning, only half a tank left now and it was all on petrol! :'(
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2013, 11:11:18 PM »
Call all mods, I wish to report a member for the use of foul language.

This is a respectable veg forum, the use of the word P****l in this context is uncalled for.
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2013, 11:15:53 PM »
I know, think you know someone then you find out they're a "petrol user" and wonder how they afford that kind of habit.  I'm shocked and appalled.

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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2013, 11:23:07 PM »
Ban him, Ban him, Ban him.

I'm a sensitive Womble and am deeply traumatised by his post.
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2013, 12:08:58 AM »
Jeep runs crap on pump diesel...


Jeep runs crap all the bloody time.............

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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2013, 12:43:18 AM »
Is it the mind playing tricks, or do most engines (at least mine, with at least 100k on all of them) go way better with more than 50% veg? Beyond 95% veg they can lose a little pep (obviously if the supply is limited with standard lines in cold weather that's an issue, as is cold oil dragged through a filter) but there is the added benefit of loads of extra low-down torque - there is a steep hill which I can never manage in third, yet on veg it's never any bother. In comparison with running good veg, on diesel all engines seem to fade when asked to lug hard.
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2013, 01:19:54 AM »
I was a little short on veg a few weeks ago and had to top up with diesel on the way home. The bus felt like it had a little more power although that was probably imagination, it was definitely a little more clattery than usual.

Agree with most folk here, the thought of filling up with more than a few litres makes my wallet shudder.
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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2013, 06:05:06 AM »
I gotta say, the thing just doesn't feel right on Dino. Gets stuck in a flat spot in high gears, where as on veg it just pulls through without having to change down.

I can't say I worry about damaging the motor, I certainly wouldn't be put off using more Dino, if it was half the price.

friend of mine has said when running 80% veg / dino ratio his landy goes like stink, more acceleration for over taking etc...

i always in my mind do the calculation when on long journeys of how much it would cost to fill a 72 ltr tank with paid for diesel, not sure on the maths but roughly £100 notes in diesel, on busy weeks thats what i could use for work and play, this thought wakes you up for sure! how lucky us oilers are...

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Re: Who is scared?
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2013, 08:48:46 AM »
I have still not got my processor up and running :( (leaks etc last things to do) and the other day I filled our land cruiser and fiesta £135 worth  :'( it ruined my day especially as I had 60 litres of WVO in the back I had just picked up for free
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