What are the effects of SVO and WVO on the engine?
Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) is obtained from crops such as Oil Seed Rape, Palm Oil and Corn. An engine will normally run better on SVO than on mineral diesel as SVO is a cleaner fuel and has a better lubricating effect on the engine than mineral diesel. The main issue when using SVO is the effect that cold weather has on it. Because SVO is a lot thicker it means that the engine will have trouble starting in cold weather. To avoid this, you can use a Blend or Mixed Fuel that mixes SVO and regular mineral diesel. The colder it is, the higher the proportion of mineral diesel required. The Chip Fat Conversion The most drastic option is an SVO Conversion. This is when a special heater is fitted in your fuel tank and that preheats the fuel before the engine is started. When this is achieved, the engine runs a heat exchanger; taking heat from the car radiator and using it to keep the SVO warm when the vehicle is on the move. This uses what otherwise would be wasted heat. The vehicle can also
