Can I run a 2004 TDI on Veggie Oil? I'm having a running debate about this.
Thanks in advance. David

Yes you can. There's numerous ways to do so. All of which can work
effectively for a while to forever. None of which are cost effective for one
lonely VW diesel getting 50 mpg. . Even if you get used restaurant oil for
free to convert to diesel in your garage. The setup is about $3000 for primo
equipment that will run your car forever. And wont trash your pump , ever.
It messy and you need room. Your car of choice is also a poor candidate,
Over a non turbo TDI VW. Because if you go a cheaper route, then making
your own self lab tested diesel from vegy oil. And you screw up your diesel
pump, its at least $800 for another used . Over $3000 for a dealer to get
you one. An older A2 or A3 pump can be had for $75 bucks. If you have a
diesel truck,or some more diesel vehicles. Its worth it. Unless your
looking for a project. Then cost don't matter , then. The bottom line is.
Its been done , Its all proven to work. There will be no issues if you do
your homework and buy good equipment . Last time I looked into this it was
about a buck a gallon to make real diesel. All cost included. And about 3
years return on your investment on one lonely diesel VW. Based on my driving
mileage. Good Luck.
"D&LBusch" <diver (AT) frontiernet (DOT) net> wrote

none2u wrote:

"Non-turbo TDI"? Huh?

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Mike Smith

Non turbo diesel.
"Mike Smith" <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith (AT) acm (DOT) DOT.org> wrote

On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:19:33 -0500, "none2u" <none2u (AT) notrealatall (DOT) bye>
wrote:

On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:15:52 GMT, "D&LBusch" <diver (AT) frontiernet (DOT) net>
wrote:

system that makes it even a less likely candidate than the 2003 and
earlier. Payback is pretty poor and some report goofed up injector
pumps that are pretty costly. Debate might be more rabid at
www.tdiclub.com

Actually, TDI = Turbo Direct Injection - the fuel is injected directly into
the cylinders instead of into the intake manifold.

"Jim Behning" <jimbehning (AT) doesthisblockpork (DOT) mindspring.com> wrote

Erik Dillenkofer wrote:
True. The "T" still stands for "turbo".

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Mike Smith

I was guessing on the second word. I thought I was correct about the
first word. ;-)

On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:48:17 -0500, "Erik Dillenkofer"
<lifeguard1974 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

In article <12ti50lp12po6fe (AT) news (DOT) supernews.com>,
Mike Smith <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith (AT) acm (DOT) DOT.org> wrote:
In some other markets, VW sells or sold non-turbo direct injection
diesels. They were called SDI instead of TDI (S of suction instead
of T for turbo).
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