Why the final mile on diesel?
VO is a great fuel and engine lubricant, but only at very warm temperatures. It is imperative that you flush the veggie back to the VO tank and then rinse the fuel system with some diesel driving. The next time you start up your engine, it will be primed with diesel and ready to go. • Are there ways of heating up my car/truck faster so I can switch to veggie sooner? Yes and no. Insulation, in-line heaters, plug-in coolant heaters, and glow-plug heaters have all been utilized to speed up the process. But if your engine is not yet to operating temperature, bottom line is you gotta wait. • Ive had my VO system for a year. What general maintenance should I be doing? Aside from routine vehicle care, you should have your VO system checked annually for wear and tear. Make sure the coolant system is working well, check the soundness of fittings, clamps, and valves, as well as the electrical components of the system. Its a good idea to look inside your VO fuel tank to monitor the accumulation o
