30-12-2013, 11:50 PM
Right, bit of an update on this. After I first tried the KTC Cooking oil (that's what's on the box, it's genetically modified soya oil), I said not to use it as I had an issue with misfiring/not revving over 3000. Well back in September I decided to try it again because I was skint, and I can only put it down to a duff fuel filter because it's been fine ever since! Been running literally 100% soya oil for 3 months/5000 miles with just a little splash (about 250ml) of 2 stroke per tank, no loss of power compared to sunflower or rapeseed (although obviously a slight drop compared to diesel), and no more difficulty starting than any other veg oil. Best test so far was a night with the car parked in an exposed spot when it got down to -6, double heat of the plugs then turned it over, fired first turn and just needed a little throttle for 30 seconds then it would run on it's own, although a bit lumpily. It always hunts for the first 5 minutes from cold no matter what veg oil I use.
Reason for the update? £14.99 for 20 litres at Costco
Reason for the update? £14.99 for 20 litres at Costco
