How to Make Diesel Fuel at Home
Making biodiesel takes time, expense and expertise to do properly. Use this method only in an emergency, as it will void any warranty and possibly cause damage to the engine. In an emergency and in warmer weather, clean vegetable oil, usually mixed with gasoline or kerosene to lower viscosity, can be used to run a diesel motor for a while.
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Things You'll Need
- Large metal container for mixing
- Large metal pot
- Variable speed drill with long metal mixer attached
- 1 gallon of either unleaded gasoline or kerosene
- 1 gallon of clean vegetable oil
- Heat source or burner
Instructions
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Add the vegetable oil to the metal pot. Slowly heat the oil using the burner until it becomes thin. Do not bring it to a boil or heat it to the point where it starts to smoke.
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Pour the gasoline or kerosene into the other metal container. Slowly add the heated oil to the fuel, blending with the drill and metal mixer on medium speed. Add all the oil, continuing to mix on medium speed.
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Switch the drill to high speed until the mixture is blended as thoroughly as possible.
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Pour as much of the new fuel into the fuel tank as needed. Start the motor and let it run, making sure it does not smoke too much.
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Tips & Warnings
If the motor won't start, try slowly reheating the fuel with an indirect heating method.
If the motor has excessive smoke, try adjusting the mixture, adding more or less vegetable oil to the other fuel.
When dealing with fuel of any kind, always use safe practices and keep away from sparks or flames.
This is not ideal for running the motor for any length of time. Over time, it can foul injectors and leave deposits in the engine.
Do not use in gasoline engines.
