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Old 10-06-2006, 09:18 PM   #1
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I am wanting to run my Newell on either Bio diesel or Grease with a kit similar to www.greasecar.com but want to know if a kit can be made to custom fit on my Newell? What is the factorys take on running my Newell on alternative fuels and can it be done???

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Old 10-07-2006, 04:16 PM   #2
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Jeff, I would check with the manufacturer of your engine to get their advice. Unless they have changed their position in the past 6 months, most of the diesel engine manufacturers are OK with a blend of diesel and limited amounts of BioDiesel (5-10%) but not happy with the idea of running straight BioDiesel. I know that some people do run BioDiesel in their pickups. I believe Willie Nelson is running BioDiesel in his Prevost. Don't know of any Newell owner that is runnning BioDiesel.
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I'm all for recycling, but I would be a little hesitant to switch to restaurant 'grease' before doing a lot of research.

Todays highway diesel is a blend that contains additives for lubricity, anti-corrosion, and cetane levels along with other elements only a chemical engineer would care to know about.

I also own a VW TDI diesel, and monitor a very active VW diesel web page called Fred's TDI @ http://forums.tdiclub.com/. I have seen a lot 'grease' enthusiast come and go, and several used 'grease' kits for sale, which makes me a little suspect. I recommend you search some of the 'fuel' threads before making the leap to 'french fry fumes'.

Personally speaking, I would be hesitant to exceed 5-10% Biofuel until more is known of its long term consequences to injectors, fuel pumps, computer sensors and lubricity- in other words 'you first'.

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Old 11-18-2006, 03:18 PM   #4
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I've also read different stories about Bio even Green Power Waste to Fuel.
These sites will explain what is now and what should be fit in the future.
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A couple of great sites ;
As mentioned by 'Michael' Willie's site :
Willie Nelson's Biodiesel Home of Farm Fresh Biodiesel
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Also this is a great site : TheDieselStop.com
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