Does the quality of vegetable oil really make a difference?
Yes, the quality of oil does make a difference. If you are running an SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil) system in your vehicle, you want to make sure that you are using vegetable oil that is high in quality and condition. To be safe, secure a trusted source for your vegetable oil. A reliable vegetable oil fuel source is pretty important. Once my vehicle is converted, can I just fuel up and go? Not necessarily. Because the vegetable oil has to be preheated, the vehicle must be powered on while flipped to the diesel (or biodiesel) tank. Once the temperature is sufficiently hot, you can switch over to the vegetable oil. It is also important to turn the vehicle off while it is switched to the diesel (or biodiesel) tank. Following these few simple steps will help to ensure proper engine function and result in better power and performance. Does switching over to vegetable oil really help the environment? Yes, it does. While offering mileage comparative to normal diesel, vegetable oil is also clea