Hi Folks,
Been thinking and reading from a few discussion groups. The topic
of using veg-oil as lubricant in place of petrol-based motor oil was
brought up in another forum (
http://biodiesel.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?
a=tpc&s=465094322&f=166094322&m=5933090327 )with the idea of using an
inte
>Hi Folks,
> Been thinking and reading from a few discussion groups. The topic
>of using veg-oil as lubricant in place of petrol-based motor oil was
>brought up in another forum (
>http://biodiesel.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?
>a=tpc&s=465094322&f=166094322&m=5933090327 )with the idea of using an
>i
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Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 11:25 AM
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [biofuel] Veg-oil lubricant/Complex mixing of fuels
>Hi Folks,
> Been thinking and reading from a few discussion groups. The topic
>of using veg-oil as lubricant in place of petrol-based motor oil was
Burning oil mixed with fuel - at least in a low compression gas engine leads
to more pollution. (Think of a 2 cycle engine)
The best bet is to use syn oils, as these tend to be more stable, evaporate
into
the atmosphere less and significantly prolong engine life.
Castor oil is good for old res
- Original Message -
From: "kirk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Many years ago race cars ran on castor bean oil. I think they promptly
> drained them after the race however. I was told the high heat caused the
oil
> to gel once it cooled. Was the best lubricant around at the time though.
>
> Ki
