>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 >interesting contraption ( http://www.webb- >sales.com/product_enginelube.htm )which takes some of the engine oil >and injects it into the cylinders to be combusted while the oil is >then replaced with new oil from a reservoir (or in the case of an SVO >run engine, from the tank). By using such a device some problems >associated with veg-oil as lubricant could be mitigated by it >constantly being replaced by fresh oil. > Now here's the question: How would this system effect an ethanol- >run engine? Guess there would be problems in mixing of the fuels, >ethanol and oil, especially if it's 95 proof containing water. > At any rate, wanted to bring the veg-oil lubricant and oil system >topic up here for all to see. > >Ben
Great! Let's try it - on your car. I guess there's no evidence that it'll cause any damage? Considering how long a diesel motor's supposed to last, and the heavy eco-costs (and cash costs!) of replacing motors, I think I'll hang around twiddling my thumbs until there is evidence that it doesn't cause any damage. Anyway, aren't synthetic oils vegetable oil-based, though much synthesized and formulated? Mainly "polyol ester" - what's "polyol ester"? Whatever, this is worth a read, includes some digestible info on what you'd be fiddling with: http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/synth_oil.txt Synthetic Oil: Rx for Long Engine Life by Curt Scott Excerpt: >The U.S. Department of Energy lists no fewer than *sixteen* >performance parameters for any modern automotive motor oil. These >are: > >-Low temperature fluidity (low pour point) > >-Low volatility...i.e. resistance to evaporation and resultant oil >thickening...good oil economy, additional engine protection > >-High temperature oxidation resistance (of the oil itself) > >-Lubricity...the oil's slipperiness > >-Thermal stability...resistance to performance loss due to temperature change > >-Compatibility with engine metals, elastomers (i.e. "rubber" seals), >oil filter elements, paints, and finishes > >-Wear protection and film strength > >-Freedom from deposit formation...good dispersant and detergent >characteristics > >-Compatibility with other engine oils and additive packages > >-Extended drain capability > >-Water stability...propensity to remain separate of water molecules > >-Corollary effects on an engine's octane requirements > >-Ambient-startup protection...ability to protect against oil >starvation during initial startup > >-Anti-rust properties > >-Compatibility with catalytic emission control systems > >-Compatibility with alcohol-containing fuels Much of which gets discussed in the article. Best Keith ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Get A Free Psychic Reading! Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. http://us.click.yahoo.com/Lj3uPC/Me7FAA/ySSFAA/FGYolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
