Farmer Converts Diesel Truck to Run on Waste Vegetable Oil
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- čas přidán 15. 09. 2015
- Watch this video to learn how B.C. farmer, Jade, converted his diesel pickup truck (and school bus motor home) to run on waste vegetable oil. Converting a diesel engine to run on used cooking oil is a creative way to use free & recycled fuel from restaurant deep fryers instead of filling up at the gas station pump. Jade used a kit from Grease Car (www.greasecar.com) for his first conversion.
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No need to go to the expense of doing a conversion just use a 50/50% diesel and sunflower oil mix, you can increase to 30% diesel and 70% oil in the summer months without any running issues but under winter running conditions a 50/50 mix works well, and you won't have problems starting. I have been using this mix for 12 years on a pajero 2.8 auto 1996 registration with no problems.
i alsp have a pajero 2.3 td 4d55 with precomp chambers in greece ,do you believe it would work???
@@user-ey7uf4mo1r it depends on your diesel fuel pump the older mechanical pumps on the 4m40t run ok but you will have to check with a reliable 4d55 engine tech to make sure. Some pumps cannot contend with a non diesel feed.
@@radionutio81ij79 thanks a lot!!!! , 4d56 is older mechanic so i believe it wont have problem
@exploring perspectives It saves money in the EU a gallon of diesel is 7.30 US dollars, supermarket oil is half that
Dont listen to this guy commenting all a conversion means is adding in-line fuel heaters and filters..in colder climates an add. tank is necessary for starting. without these add ons if you put used veggie oil in your tank your car WILL BREAK DOWN. This is a hard thing to do if your just looking for an easy way to save money it will cost you eventually.
Oh my gosh-thank you so much for filming this video!! This is the first video I have ever seen the used -vegetable-oil-as-fuel explained so in-depth and yet so simply. How amazing is this?? I cannot believe how much this guy saves in fuel costs!! Good for him! And I love how he isn't stingy with his knowledge-I don't know that everyone would be so willing to disseminate this information to the general public. Not like we are going to run out of used vegetable oil anytime soon-LOL!! Well done!
Nice honesty, simple is good, free is great, and recycling/using spent stuff is great.
It is good to see someone who has good intuition about the technology they use. Most of the folks I've seen who have converted their old VW diesels to burn vegetable oil don't keep up with the maintenance on their vehicles and they break down a lot. A shame really since petroleum diesel is a nasty business and the alternative (vegetable and bio-diesel) is so much better for the environment.
+John Norris Thanks for watching John! We're really happy we got to talk to hime about the veggie oil conversion. It was always a bit of a mystery to us but he made it sound so simple!! Makes it a really attractive alternative fuel option for sure :)
VW break down a lot. Get a Toyota or Ford truck
@@server1ok you said Ford ??😳
@@bernardinjean-loup1168 Yes, the Ford Trucks that are made in the US, preferably non turbo
😂😂 the environment
Like others, I had heard of people doing this but I have not met anyone did it. This is exciting just to learn about it. Thank you for sharing this!
Wonderful idea, and very well explained by Jade.
Thanks for another great, informative video.
Happy Trails!
One small leap for a farmer but a huge leap for mankind for this innovation plus the farmer really knows his stuff
Very interesting! I have always been curious about how you go about this. Thanks for a good interview!
I have wanted to learn more about this for a long while.
+Trevor Marty Cool! I hope this video was helpful :)
Hi from Malaysia! This channel is by far THE BEST youtube channel in my list! Keep it up guys :)
Thanks so much!! Im happy to hear you're enjoying our videos :) :)
This video is super inspiring. I love that you have that awesome volkswagen truck. I was thinking of getting one of those.
I've just bought a van to live in and the guy who sold it to me was saying how it's been converted to run on both diesel and veg oil, still learning about it so haven't given it a go yet, there's just one fuel tank so I'll be running a mixture. Need to look into local businesses that will give me their oil for cheap/free. Keep up the great vids, found many of them really helpful 👍
+JamieWadd91 Restaurants usually have to pay to get rid of the oil in a responsible manner, so giving it away for free saves them money and makes them feel good. Win-win in my book.
+JamieWadd91 Cool, you're lucky you found a van with a veggie oil conversion already done!! I wish we had that set up too. Best of luck figuring out how to make it all work and thanks for watching :)
Another really informative video. Not sure who would give us free oil in uk though. Keep them coming, I love watching you both! All the best, Jessamy.
+Jessamy Goddard thanks for watching! You might be surprised by how many restaurants would give you free oil - I seem to remember eating a lot of deep fried chips when I was in the UK back in 2006 haha ;)
Yes that`s cool. I know someone
in Lakeland, FL that does that too.
ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE
What a Great Video. That guy is amazing. And what a Beautiful Place to live. Love it. :)
+Terry Skeans Thanks for watching, happy you enjoyed it! It's in BC, Canada, pretty amazing place for sure!!
Sent my husband the link to this video! I so want him to do this!
Jenna Krabacher did he?
So Cool ! Now I want one.
I know, I want two. :)
Hi Mat, thanks for sharing your video. The inline filtration system you talked about for filtering your oil as you collect it, do you have a link for it by chance? Is it a centrifuge filter/seperator?
A man in the 1970s did this to a Datsun pickup. You also get more miles out of a motor because it better lubed with oil fuel. The man in the 1970s tried to patent the idea, and the government wouldn't let him. He was getting like 50 mpg as well...
i love this! wish he talked about his bus set up!
I'm ready to for diesel electric hybrid conversions that run on waste oil. Gonna be crazy affordable to be a cross country nomad.
I’m in the Texas area and the government has been taping into this source and it’s been difficult to find a good source. I was just going to use a bucket, Rachel strap, and some fabric as my filter. I’ve used up about 10 gallons of WMO. I don’t run 100% but I run a max of 50-50 or 25-75. Diesel to oil ratio. But it’s a bit harder to get the WMO because auto stores won’t give it to you.
this needs more views!
neat system. Technically to get a diesel to run on vegetable oil though, you just need to pour it in the gas can. No mods needed. I wouldn't do that long term, but it can be done.
I NEED to do this for a surplus 5 Ton truck.
anyone know were to find the power pump mentioned in the video?
Uploaded 6 years ago with only 61k views. Ya CZcams isn't trying to hide this video at all.....
Can I run used veggie oil in the normal tank? Will it auto ignite like normal diesel when the engine is cold? Can you put the oil without doing anything, and I'm pretty sure it will clog the fuel filter way quicker?
What valve are needed? And switches?
Hey. Do you know anyone who do the conversion for other people? Cool video. Thanks
where is this beautiful place? Kootenays? Okanagan?
I want to do this so smart of him, how can I get in touch to find out more ? Great video 😄😃
Hows to system running in time.what happens if you get cooking oil with animal fats can a heating unit be fitted?.with diesel prices at $2.40 a litre in Australia this would be great on my old Datsun 720
where was the video shot? Looks like Okanagan lake in the back ground. Great video btw
+Mel Castle Good eye!! That's where it is :)
Would you all be able to tell me what kind of truck he's using?
I'd like to know who makes that power veggie pump he mentioned. Is he talking about a centrifuge? I am going to do this to my bus.
+Wooly Mammoth Bus Conversion we're not sure but it might be something like this:
www.ebay.com/itm/New-Waste-Oil-Bulk-Oil-Vegetable-Oil-Transfer-Pump-Biodiesel-Mineral-Oil-WVO-SVO-/141769553321?hash=item21021fb5a9
Good luck with your bus conversion :)
Who sells the POWER FLITER PUMP???
Well.. it's a great idea to do this if you can... especially if you need to save money... BUT beware: - 1) Most modern diesels ("common rail") are not suitable for (simple) conversion and a lot of diesel pumps are not suitable and WILL BE DAMAGED very quickly by Veg oil (Lucas pumps for example) Old Mercs and VW's do have suitable pumps though. Converted engines produce "brown soot" not "black soot" so show up cleaner on emissions tests! It is believed that brown soot is actually 30x more carcinogenic than the bad stuff. It's a lovely smell though.
+Michael Monk thanks for sharing this information with everyone so they know that some engines/models are more adaptable to veggie oil than others! I think it's very important to filter the oil before pumping it into the engine, and also to ensure that the diesel is switched on for the first and last couple of minutes driving.
People have been doing this for a long time. The way he's doing it will work on older engines with mechanical injection, but to use it on newer vehicles with computer controls and multi-shot injectors, the fuel-oil needs to be purified and refined or it can cause big expensive problems. There are DIY kits out there for this. The newest diesel engines out there right now are rated to use B20 which is 20% biodiesel. Due to stricter laws, the tolerances and emission and computer systems of new diesels are very sensitive.
+Tommy TwoGun I didn't know this, thanks for bringing it up and sharing with us!! I'm sure it'll help people who are thinking of doing the conversion :)
What is the valve called? I need to get one pls
How to make valve and switch at home
So will the engine burn the fats in the oil as long as its heated high enough? Or do they need to be cleaned out before its added to the tank in the truck box?
From what I've read, you have to filter your Veggie oil meticulously before you put it into your tank. If there's any food particles, water, soap, or fats, then you'll eventually break your engine's fuel injectors.
What’s the kit called? Website link ?
it looks like Osoyoos, BC
What was this power pump called and where could I find it? I plan on converting a bus to run on waste veggie oil
www.greasecar.com/product-page/110vac-stationary-filtration-kit
Very interesting. Did he happen to mention the mileage he gets? Which gets him further, a gallon of diesel or a gallon of veggie oil?
I've read that veggie oil has less calorific value than diesel so mileage isn't as good however it's free and better for the environment so ticks all of the boxes!
But why do you need the switch?
Do you still get paid if we "skip" the add? If not, I will watch the whole thing.
Wow
I wish i had a diesel vehicle, I would try this!!! Gas is expensive!
+Denis Maillet Me too!
bio gas generators are easy...methane is combustible.
just subbed
+Pople BackyardFarm thank you so much!!!
Through out the whole video he did drive this vehicle
So let me get this right, he switches to diesel when coming to a stop because the engine can't keep the idle(as vegetable oil it doesn't burn as good as diesel). But this applied in a modern engine with electronics, where the idle is automatically adjusted to keep the engine running, shouldn't be needed. So if this is right, he could just adjusted the fuel pump to get a higher idle and avoid stalling when stopping, that way you don't need the diesel anymore
he switches over to wvo so the car starts on diesel and runs till it gets warm enough to switch to wvo. the car will idle fine when it is warm
Why not just blend some diesel with the WVO? Start by adding 20 percent diesel into your spare tank.
someone said adding diesel would help keep the wvo so you wont need to heat it up, idk i think they said 15-20% but if you run striagt on wvo its a great thing...no diesel needed right?
it's to flush all the fuel lines and the engine itself, you don't want the water and wvo in your engine overnight
just mix 20% gasoline in the oil and no mod needed...
diesel mix tend to gel at low temps.
I contacted a mechanic who did it to his Mercedes and said its not worth it, he replaced injection pump after 35000 miles.
I been driving diesel autos since 1977! Right now I drive a 1982 MB 300 SD turbo diesel! The problem is the mechanical fuel injectors need the lubrication from the fuel, veggie oil does not do it! Now with the modern common rail injection systems on the newer cars and trucks no way! New injectors are not cheap, then you have other issues! The Idea that its well free, it's really not, unless you consider your time and effort worthless! I do not! I while ago I was looking a 300 D MB from Southern California, the car was in damn near showroom shape, and less that 80K on it , a 1981 car, converted to veggie oil, I told him that I would buy the car, for 1/3 the asking price, because I would have to replace all the injectors, fuel lines, and the injector pump will have to be taking out, no small job and gone thru and rebuilt! This pumps on MB are as bulletproof as you can get, then run a lot of diesel purge thru it, remove the tank and clean it out! I shake my head every time I see this sort of stuff! The 617 engine is a very good engine, but its designed to run on diesel fuel, not just crap that you can get it to burn, it will do it with a lot of work and headaches! That guy is not saving a dime on his fuel costs, it just goes to other places, mile for mile it's cost him more!
your wrong the only way to go through an ip or injectors are
1. inadequate filtering (particles arnt good... doesnt take a genious)
2. inadequate per-heating (160 deg. f flows oil similarly to diesel oil is much thicker)
3. if your oil doesnt lubricate the pump (a can of diesel kleen will solve that)
long story short the ones who do it right dont experience problems but thoes who dont give it a bad name
P.S 160 degrees F. means the oil is that hot in the injecton pump/injector lines/fuel line coming in the injection pump id insulate the lines for the last one
At the start you stated you can convert any diesel, as someone who has done a conversion and run the vehicle for a few years I disagree, I personally would not recommend anyone doing this to a modern common rail diesel motor and IMHO the best candidates are older, more basic engines with no electronics ie mechanical injection pumps and mechanical injectors.
It’s also important to filter your oil well and engineer the system so as to avoid cross contamination of vegetable oil into your diesel, this can be done with independent supply and return valves and controlling them so vegetable oil doesn’t ever return to the diesel tank, having some diesel in your veg oil is fine but not the other way.
Could you guys give me his contact info? Im traveling through BC this winter and would love to meet him. Thanks for the great videos, really inspiring!
+Timmy Sweets we met Jade in Kelowna, BC but he might not be there anymore because he's quite nomadic. We don't have his contact info, sorry!
+Timmy Sweets PS have a great trip in BC! If you don't find Jade, I'm sure you'll meet tons of other neat people
You don’t need to convert it, I’ve been running on VG with standard car
This might be useful for jet fuel, but as for cars I think compressed air is the way to go. Electric needs batteries which we dont have enough material but it will help on the side, and vegitable oil takes up too much farm land for everyone to use that, but I think it could be useful for just planes as electric planes dont get that far
😂😂 compressed air
I just want the information of converting diesel to electric so I need some help from the legendary man can you pls make me to contact him or can you pls contact me through mail
Black diesel is superior!😂😂😂
just mix 20% gasoline in the oil and no mod needed...
Why doesn't this guy have his own youtube channel ??????????????????
Volkswagen Das Auto :)
I'd pay good money for you to Convert a Bus to run on vegetable grease.
Burning vegetable oil is actually carbon neutral. You are not actually adding any more carbon to the atmosphere because the carbon came from the atmosphere and was captured by the plants that the vegetable oil was made from.
Not true it produces emissions just not carbon
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Very interesting in seeking help converting a skoolie over to biodiesel. We can come to you, just need parking for 35ft. Feel free to contact us on Facebook, "Patches Greenbus." Thank you and be well.
Ok we get it. But how about you you start the damn vehicle
3rd comment
I'm sorry but this isn't ecofriendly. And also illegal in many places. Make sure to check with your local laws before doing this!
Illegal? Why?
RV regulations vary wildely from states to states, province to province...
In Vancouver he could do this while in Qc and Ontario it's MUCH MUCH harder (more regulations to follow...)
+simonlynchsae They won't give a single fuck neither in Quebec. In Ontario, if you don't show up at the e-tests running that, you'll be fine.
What I'm saying is: you can't convert a bus to an RV as easily as this. I've looked into it. It's considered an artisanal car and nedds a ton of regulation plus SAAQ inspection.
My point is, he's lucky BC is so chill about it (or he got it licenced before the hammer came down on regulations...).
Once it's converted, you're golden. You could take an old RV and do that and no one would know... because logic... -_-
Just never mention it to the SAAQ, and even if you mention they will just oh congrats!
For years people have been doing this with oil that has been used to cook animals. He has given solid info, but injecting that "lie" for his own beliefs, kinda ruins what hes trying to do here.
You lose a little credibility doing that..