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How do you filter your WMO? What raito?

Old 07-03-2008, 07:42 AM
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How do you filter your WMO? What raito?

I see a lot of people saying that they filter their waste motor oil and run it in the tank, but what do you use to filter it?

What raito do you run?

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Old 07-03-2008, 07:52 AM
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Wishing to know as well.
Can we get a parts list too?

I know you filter it outside of the truck, then pour it in the tank, then goes through more filtering, then the fuel filter, then the pump. Right?
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Yeah. I'm sure that I could set up a 10 micron or so... but I don't think that I need that much. Just take the chunks out from the dirty pan that I drain the oil in...
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You can buy 1 micron bag filters off of ebay. That's what I would use.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-Five-5-1-...QQcmdZViewItem

2 gallons is safe. I wouldn't go over 4-5 gallons though.

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Thanks, Dude!
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I have run as much as 7 gallons of WMO in my 20 gallon tank without problems. Others have run up to 100%. I am happy at 33%, but may try 50% soon. I'll keep going if it isn't a problem.
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Filter with a centrifuge and stack my fuel [ as cost & availability changes , biodiesel - some WMO or hydrolic ect for BTUs , #2 , additives ] .
Then a lot depends on what fuel / motor you have , as the manufactures evolve the systems , they lend themselves to fewer alternative fuel sources .
So this would be a good point to boycott , only buy older used [ P-pumped 12v or 24v engines ] .
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I bought a 2 micron spin on filter and a hand pump. I ran the waste oil at 50% in my GMC. I have not dared to run it in the Dodge yet(VP44's cost to much).
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Originally Posted by MikeyB
You can buy 1 micron bag filters off of ebay. That's what I would use.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-Five-5-1-...QQcmdZViewItem

2 gallons is safe. I wouldn't go over 4-5 gallons though.

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excellent info, Mikey! that is what i am currently using for filtration, works great and very cost effective too!

I've not yet tried any higher % than 2½ gallons per tank yet in my Common Rail. In the near future...I probably will, although i worry about excessive ash & carbon formation in the engine/exhaust as a result.
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I've run a 50/50 mix for a while without any problems, that includes towing. I do have a 2 micron filter added to my truck.
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Originally Posted by badme
I bought a 2 micron spin on filter and a hand pump. I ran the waste oil at 50% in my GMC. I have not dared to run it in the Dodge yet(VP44's cost to much).
And where did you get your setup? What does the 2 mic filter spin onto?
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Originally Posted by Desert Dually
excellent info, Mikey! that is what i am currently using for filtration, works great and very cost effective too!

I've not yet tried any higher % than 2½ gallons per tank yet in my Common Rail. In the near future...I probably will, although i worry about excessive ash & carbon formation in the engine/exhaust as a result.
DD,
Have any pics of your setup? I'm thinking of doing the same.

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IM filtering with 5 micron bags, and a 50-50% mix,97 GMC 6.5T, 5000 miles no probs, sure saves a lot of money per yr. gonna start to go to 75% WVO and blend with kero, and 6oz. diesel kleen, 3oz.acetone to 10gallons, much less money, I guess its always about the money!! thx Ron
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next on the 97 GMC will be a water injection spray to steam clean the chambers, once a week so no carbon-coke buildup. turn on the spray for 1 min. at hiway speed when engine is up to temp should do the trick!! Thx Ron
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Originally Posted by MikeyB
DD,
Have any pics of your setup? I'm thinking of doing the same.

MikeyB
no, but I suppose i could take some! You (and others) may find this hard to believe.... but i've never posted a picture on this or any other forum. Always wanted to learn, never took the time to do so. Is it difficult? Do I have to open an acct on some hosting site or something?

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