Relating to fuel tanks, long range, fuel type, fuel filters and other fuel related queries
ricster
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by ricster » 27 Sep 2018 09:24
I think the sweet smell of chippie oil has infused Dirks brain.....
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Tinus lotz
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by Tinus lotz » 27 Sep 2018 11:02
I have done appox 25000 km on it and get arround the 8km per liter mark......BUT.....70 % of my driving is between sites and 30 % is overrloaded with 15 guys or 40 bags of cement....still a big saving but def a bit down on power
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by David M » 01 Nov 2018 08:50
So as expected the Firetruck is averaging 6,3 km/l around town and this is with either straight biodiesel or with a 25% diesel/75% biodiesel mixture.
However on the open road with the trailer I am getting almost 8 km/l with the mixture as opposed to the 5 km/l I got with straight biodiesel.
Temps go up with the mixture but nothing concerning.
Definitely more vooma with the mixture.
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Tinus lotz
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by Tinus lotz » 04 Nov 2018 12:17
Dude .....the fire truck lady has a heavy foot
Michael
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by Michael » 05 Nov 2018 14:00
So....... now that everyone is going green I cannot get my hands on more biodiesel
So its actually working out so much cheaper that its now a rare item
ricster
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Full Name: Cedric Warner
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by ricster » 05 Nov 2018 14:17
HAHAHAHAHA..... yeah... even I battle to get.... I should have just kept my mouth shut....
Sadly it is a matter of return oil that they get back from the people they supply the new fresh oil to. There is only so much oil out there that they supply, so we now share the spoils (gains) for out thirsty diesels.
But still worth it though.
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Cedric
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offroadbiker
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by offroadbiker » 05 Nov 2018 14:29
Will be seeing the "possible" additional supplier tomorrow if all goes well.
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by hugejp » 05 Nov 2018 14:53
offroadbiker wrote: ↑ 05 Nov 2018 14:29
Will be seeing the "possible" additional supplier tomorrow if all goes well.
Keep us posted please!!!
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by TijmenvdS » 05 Nov 2018 15:07
offroadbiker wrote: ↑ 05 Nov 2018 14:29
Will be seeing the "possible" additional supplier tomorrow if all goes well.
Realy hope you get someone that can SUPPLYYYYYY Very plenty
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by offroadbiker » 07 Nov 2018 10:43
So I have been able to get a guy that can supply anny quantity required but it is at R12L.
If you need more info drop me a watsup or call and I can provide detail.
Might then assist Cedric on getting his grubby paws on more Bio from his own supplier
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