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**Austin The DieselTech** · 05-31-2008, 12:36 AM

I don't think it matters what type of engine oil. He is running 75/25 mix in the tractor at the moment and its runninig like a top.

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***lvin4jc*** · 05-31-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lvin4jc

Hmmn, I checked out the site and now i'm really curious. Would this help extend the life of my VP-44? Also, is there anything special about their "unit" because if not, i'm pretty sure I can make a filter/pump for less than $1,000.00

Bump... This is really interesting, i'd like to see more responses on this thread.

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leatonl · 05-31-2008, 11:35 PM

Cummins has a system, Centinal, that takes used engine oil and runs it back to the fuel tanks. Very little at a time though. It has a make up oil tank on it so it keeps the engine oil at the full mark and you just top off the make up tank. Its only used on the heavy duty engines though. Pre 07 also.

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choupique108 · 06-01-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lvin4jc

Hmmn, I checked out the site and now i'm really curious. Would this help extend the life of my VP-44? Also, is there anything special about their "unit" because if not, i'm pretty sure I can make a filter/pump for less than $1,000.00

im with you on this one... i know i could make it up but idk about this military filtration pod he talks about that is the life of the system and located in the second tank... that would be the only thing that i would be worried about.... but i am highly interested in this since my dad has two peterbilts and thats ten gallons of oil a pop and oil changes come frequently with them... i want to do this

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Ops · 06-01-2008, 12:46 AM

I'm working on one now. I need to find a 2 micron filter tha will fit a Goldenrod bowl.

Ops

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plvaulter06 · 06-01-2008, 03:24 AM

Ya, i started doing this time wise, not all that long ago, but ive ran probably 2000 miles now, now problems. My truck sounds AWESOME, much less diesel clatter. Ive ran mixes from 50/50 up to probably 80 percent oil. Averaged close to 25 mpg. One thing that i have noticed with above 60 or 70% oil is that it runs pretty clean when its up to temp. It starts up a bit smokey, and if im cruising and stop, exhaust is 100% clean, but if i go in the store and let idle for 5 minutes it goes back to being a little smokey. Im pretty sure my filter is starting to die, because its starting to spudder just a little bit every once in a while. Ive only been filtering down to 5 micron.
Im working on a new system now, it will be filtered down to 1 micron before it goes in the new auxiliary tank, then though a coolent heat exchanger, tank switch over valves, then a 12v heater (vegmax) then into the stock fuel heater/fuel filter and into the injection pump.
The goal is 180 degrees and running it straight!!!! I'll report back and let you know how it goes.
Right now i love the mix but at over $5 a gallon, i don't even want to pay for 25% diesel

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plvaulter06 · 06-01-2008, 03:26 AM

Oh ya, anyone tried this with a VP-44??
or anyone tried heated straight Veggie oil with the VP?? id imagine it would work better than veggie oil because better lubing. Doesn't the VP use fuel to cool it though??? that could be bad
(my buddies truck... i would never abandon my 12v well maybe eventually for a CR)

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***lvin4jc*** · 06-01-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by plvaulter06

Oh ya, anyone tried this with a VP-44??

Wondering the same thing

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230,000 miles as of 08/09 -

- All Cummins all the time!

IABountyHunter · 06-01-2008, 09:00 AM

this is very interesting, I have heard alot about biofuels made at home and had been wondering about doing something with used motor oil, I figured there would be a good way to do it, I will be watching this very closely

3Deez · 06-01-2008, 10:10 AM

Bump

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bahrfly · 06-01-2008, 10:51 AM

keep this one going, sounds like a plan!!!

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***Mopar1973Man*** · 06-01-2008, 11:25 AM

Well...

I'm not a fan of WEO at all... It just to risky with the expense of the VP44 pumps and injectors.

But I do know of a guy that was using homebrew BioDiesel and dumping WVO in and fuel too... Well needless to say the fuel gelled up and plugged up the injection pump and injectors for about $3200 bucks...

There is no short cuts in life... If you going to make fuel make it right...

Garbage in...Garbage out... What you use for fuel is the performance you going to get...

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05-31-2008, 12:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
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05-31-2008, 11:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
leatonl Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CO Posts: 302 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts leatonl's Truck Pics	Cummins has a system, Centinal, that takes used engine oil and runs it back to the fuel tanks. Very little at a time though. It has a make up oil tank on it so it keeps the engine oil at the full mark and you just top off the make up tank. Its only used on the heavy duty engines though. Pre 07 also. __________________ 2007.5 2500 QCSB 4x4 Auto, Smarty, B&G Modified TCM, S&B, 5" TBE, Carli Starter with extras, 285/75 Terra Grapplers

06-01-2008, 12:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ops Diesel Freak Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle of PA Posts: 588 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Ops's Truck Pics	I'm working on one now. I need to find a 2 micron filter tha will fit a Goldenrod bowl. Ops __________________ 01 QC, tow package, 4X4, Edge EZ, 4:10s with LS, 5" straight pipe. DSS steering brace, AGR steering box. Holley Black on the frame rail, ISSPRO fuel pressure guage. Heachache rack, brush guard, 100w driving lights. Goerend triple disc and VB.

06-01-2008, 03:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
plvaulter06 Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: University of Idaho Posts: 512 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post plvaulter06's Truck Pics	Ya, i started doing this time wise, not all that long ago, but ive ran probably 2000 miles now, now problems. My truck sounds AWESOME, much less diesel clatter. Ive ran mixes from 50/50 up to probably 80 percent oil. Averaged close to 25 mpg. One thing that i have noticed with above 60 or 70% oil is that it runs pretty clean when its up to temp. It starts up a bit smokey, and if im cruising and stop, exhaust is 100% clean, but if i go in the store and let idle for 5 minutes it goes back to being a little smokey. Im pretty sure my filter is starting to die, because its starting to spudder just a little bit every once in a while. Ive only been filtering down to 5 micron. Im working on a new system now, it will be filtered down to 1 micron before it goes in the new auxiliary tank, then though a coolent heat exchanger, tank switch over valves, then a 12v heater (vegmax) then into the stock fuel heater/fuel filter and into the injection pump. The goal is 180 degrees and running it straight!!!! I'll report back and let you know how it goes. Right now i love the mix but at over $5 a gallon, i don't even want to pay for 25% diesel __________________ '94,2500 4X4, 5 sp, everything but... the stock turbo, still my anchor. peelout

06-01-2008, 03:26 AM	#19 (permalink)
plvaulter06 Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: University of Idaho Posts: 512 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post plvaulter06's Truck Pics	Oh ya, anyone tried this with a VP-44?? or anyone tried heated straight Veggie oil with the VP?? id imagine it would work better than veggie oil because better lubing. Doesn't the VP use fuel to cool it though??? that could be bad (my buddies truck... i would never abandon my 12v well maybe eventually for a CR) __________________ '94,2500 4X4, 5 sp, everything but... the stock turbo, still my anchor. peelout

06-01-2008, 09:00 AM	#21 (permalink)
IABountyHunter Cummins Nut Join Date: May 2008 Location: Monroe, Iowa Posts: 335 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts IABountyHunter's Truck Pics	this is very interesting, I have heard alot about biofuels made at home and had been wondering about doing something with used motor oil, I figured there would be a good way to do it, I will be watching this very closely

06-01-2008, 10:10 AM	#22 (permalink)
3Deez Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Zanesville,Ohio Posts: 104 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 3Deez's Truck Pics	Bump __________________ 2004.5 Silver 2500 4x4 QC AT,S&B CAI,Counteract,5"TBE Smarty P.O.D. 1994 Reg cab long bed 4x4

06-01-2008, 10:51 AM	#23 (permalink)
bahrfly Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canby Or. Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts bahrfly's Truck Pics	keep this one going, sounds like a plan!!! __________________ :01.5 H/O 2500,6 speed ,Ice box , 4" Aero turbine ,edge comp: , Airdog, isspro A pillar gauges, amsoil bybass,60 hp injectors,Valair clutch 20.5 mpg,Hwy

06-01-2008, 11:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
*Mopar1973Man* www.Mopar1973Man.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Meadows, Idaho Posts: 11,043 Thanks: 209 Thanked 584 Times in 457 Posts Mopar1973Man's Truck Pics	Well... I'm not a fan of WEO at all... It just to risky with the expense of the VP44 pumps and injectors. But I do know of a guy that was using homebrew BioDiesel and dumping WVO in and fuel too... Well needless to say the fuel gelled up and plugged up the injection pump and injectors for about $3200 bucks... There is no short cuts in life... If you going to make fuel make it right... Garbage in...Garbage out... What you use for fuel is the performance you going to get... __________________ Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins For Technical Assistance With Your 24V 2nd Generation Cummins - Click Here! Or Search CF.Com for an Answer Remember to smack the *THANKS!* button for those that helped you or you think that post is helpful to others!