corn oil for diesel fuel

sqwert · May 3, 2011

I got 15 gallons of Mazola corn oil new sealed in containers can I just put it in my truck fuel tank and run it? Should I blend it?

DeltaRed · May 3, 2011

Strait,it might work at 90+degrees,but I think atleast 50%diesel fuel would be best.

Ludwig · May 3, 2011

Depends a lot on the injection pump I think. I've run a few gallons in each of my diesel Mercedes with no ill effects. Maybe run a gallon or two per tank for a couple weeks. The diesel will thin the mazola out for you. The real problem with running a lot of oil is its so thick it'll wear on the injection pump.
Depending on the engine you might find some smell, or not. My '83 Mercedes 240D made a distinct smell, my '85 Mercedes 190D did not but they're from 2 different engine families, the newer engine burns much cleaner.

dej(Jed) · May 3, 2011

(quoted from post at 06:55:26 05/03/11) I got 15 gallons of Mazola corn oil new sealed in containers can I just put it in my truck fuel tank and run it? Should I blend it?

I wouldn't chance it. I would blend it 50% with diesel. It should burn just fine.

Mike Aylward · May 3, 2011

Just my opinion, but if it were mine I would use the corn oil as an additive for lubricity. Maybe put in a gallon or maybe a little less each time I filled up. I would think it would do more good that way than to burn it as just fuel. Mike

David G · May 3, 2011

I would mix it 20% to diesel 80%. Make sure the truck is out of warranty.

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