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Default Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-18-2007 , 06:15 PM






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



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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-18-2007 , 09:24 PM






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




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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-18-2007 , 10:05 PM



none2u wrote:

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Over a non turbo TDI VW
"Non-turbo TDI"? Huh?

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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-18-2007 , 10:19 PM



Non turbo diesel.
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none2u wrote:

Over a non turbo TDI VW

"Non-turbo TDI"? Huh?

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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-18-2007 , 10:33 PM



On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:19:33 -0500, "none2u" <none2u (AT) notrealatall (DOT) bye>
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Non turbo diesel.
"Mike Smith" <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith (AT) acm (DOT) DOT.org> wrote in message
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none2u wrote:

Over a non turbo TDI VW

"Non-turbo TDI"? Huh?

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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-18-2007 , 10:35 PM



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

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

I was under the impression that the 04 uses a different injection
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


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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-19-2007 , 05:48 AM



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

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On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:19:33 -0500, "none2u" <none2u (AT) notrealatall (DOT) bye
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Non turbo diesel.
"Mike Smith" <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith (AT) acm (DOT) DOT.org> wrote in message
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none2u wrote:

Over a non turbo TDI VW

"Non-turbo TDI"? Huh?

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TDI TurboDieselInjection



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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-19-2007 , 06:12 PM



Erik Dillenkofer wrote:
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"Jim Behning" <jimbehning (AT) doesthisblockpork (DOT) mindspring.com> wrote in message
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On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:19:33 -0500, "none2u" <none2u (AT) notrealatall (DOT) bye
wrote:

Non turbo diesel.
"Mike Smith" <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith (AT) acm (DOT) DOT.org> wrote in message
news:12ti50lp12po6fe (AT) news (DOT) supernews.com...
none2u wrote:

Over a non turbo TDI VW
"Non-turbo TDI"? Huh?

--
Mike Smith
TDI TurboDieselInjection

Actually, TDI = Turbo Direct Injection - the fuel is injected directly into
the cylinders instead of into the intake manifold.
True. The "T" still stands for "turbo".

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Jim Behning
 
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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-19-2007 , 08:56 PM



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:

Quote:
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 in message
newsi6it2hvqc5r2ens3n0ndfebcppld06uei (AT) 4ax (DOT) com...
On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:19:33 -0500, "none2u" <none2u (AT) notrealatall (DOT) bye
wrote:

Non turbo diesel.
"Mike Smith" <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith (AT) acm (DOT) DOT.org> wrote in message
news:12ti50lp12po6fe (AT) news (DOT) supernews.com...
none2u wrote:

Over a non turbo TDI VW

"Non-turbo TDI"? Huh?

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Mike Smith

TDI TurboDieselInjection


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Timothy J. Lee
 
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Default Re: Veggie Oil Jetta? - 02-23-2007 , 02:04 PM



In article <12ti50lp12po6fe (AT) news (DOT) supernews.com>,
Mike Smith <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith (AT) acm (DOT) DOT.org> wrote:
Quote:
none2u wrote:

Over a non turbo TDI VW

"Non-turbo TDI"? Huh?
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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