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I just watched a show on "preppers" who use used fryer oil in their cars. I don't know how this works, but, it seems like average americans (by that I mean of average intellegence) can transform their cars and fry oil into usable "gas". Is it something that is so out there? These people saved reasources and money; and used something that we have alot of. Just, wanted to know if someone could helpl me understand why if this is possible what the problem is. Is it environmentally more unsound than other sources?
I am ignorant on this, but it takes conversion and it smells. While one or two cars is not a problem, imagine hundreds of thousands of them, especially during rush hour? (Plus, I would rather bike).
In addition, it does not fundamentally address the concept of the car - where most of the fuel is used to propel the car rather than the passenger. We need structural change in transportation.
I am ignorant on this, but it takes conversion and it smells. While one or two cars is not a problem, imagine hundreds of thousands of them, especially during rush hour? (Plus, I would rather bike).
In addition, it does not fundamentally address the concept of the car - where most of the fuel is used to propel the car rather than the passenger. We need structural change in transportation.
Oh, I agree totally. But, with the idea of algae biofuel being completely dismissed by Gingrich. I thought a discussion of something used by preppers might open some ideas about alternatives to drilling and other conventional methods proposed.
Oh, I agree totally. But, with the idea of algae biofuel being completely dismissed by Gingrich. I thought a discussion of something used by preppers might open some ideas about alternatives to drilling and other conventional methods proposed.
umm....Gingrich wants to build a moonbase....do you really think he cares about energy?
I just watched a show on "preppers" who use used fryer oil in their cars. I don't know how this works, but, it seems like average americans (by that I mean of average intellegence) can transform their cars and fry oil into usable "gas". Is it something that is so out there? These people saved reasources and money; and used something that we have alot of. Just, wanted to know if someone could helpl me understand why if this is possible what the problem is. Is it environmentally more unsound than other sources?
You can either go buy a proceeser to clean it or go buy a gallon. Oh;that's right it runs about $7.00 a gallon.
I just watched a show on "preppers" who use used fryer oil in their cars. I don't know how this works, but, it seems like average americans (by that I mean of average intellegence) can transform their cars and fry oil into usable "gas". Is it something that is so out there? These people saved reasources and money; and used something that we have alot of. Just, wanted to know if someone could helpl me understand why if this is possible what the problem is. Is it environmentally more unsound than other sources?
There are conversion kits out there that let diesel cars and trucks run on cooking oil, however it doesn't run quite as well.
There are many alternative fuel sources such as in europe converting to propane power is fairly popular, you can run on pure alcohol, ethanol, even natural gas. The main issue why we don't turn to alternative fuels is because big oil runs the show and has most everyone in washington on the payroll doing everything they can to keep oil and gasoline the main fuel sources.
Why? Diesel cars and trucks have run on processed fryer oil for 20 years or so. In fact, Rudolf Diesel developed the engine to do so. But why bother? The amount of waste fryer oil is trivial in comparison to the amount of fuel used. You could probably run .1% of the vehicles in the country on it.
Why? Diesel cars and trucks have run on processed fryer oil for 20 years or so. In fact, Rudolf Diesel developed the engine to do so. But why bother? The amount of waste fryer oil is trivial in comparison to the amount of fuel used. You could probably run .1% of the vehicles in the country on it.
I'm sorry about being so ignorant on this fact. Maybe, you could explain it to me (please, no sarcasm intended). What is done with the waste oil? And, could corn oil be used? And soy? What about other products?
You can either go buy a proceeser to clean it or go buy a gallon. Oh;that's right it runs about $7.00 a gallon.
Just a little information for everyone, I have a friend in Kingman AZ that has for 4 yrs now run a fleet of comercial tow trucks on the used veg, oil. They don't make "gas" from it, they make " Bio-Diesel" fuel . and even though every one says it is expensive, their cost is only $0.75 a gallon and thats even with the road tax that AZ charges them. and yes it does smell , just like french fries. And for those that say it doesn't work as well as regular diesel , you have to see his big semi tow truck ( 4 axel) pulling a fully loaded big rig up Interstate 40 and then tell me if its not running well !
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