New Member Uses WMO
I'm new to this forum, but I recently started running my 1982 300D (236,000 miles) on 10% WMO. So far, no problems, but I'm not ready to say it's trouble free yet. My thinking on this is that used motor oil, properly handled and filtered prior to use, has already passed through my car's oil filter countless thousands of times. I can't help but think if used motor oil has abrasive qualities, the damage would already have been done when it was the only thing between my connecting rod bearings and crankshaft. This oil will now have to pass through 3 more filters on its way to my injector pump. In theory, anything that makes it past these filters is small enough to not damage the IP or injectors. I think it is fair to say that Diesel fuel+10%WMO has more lubricity than straight Diesel fuel. As far as carbon and soot, all diesels produce both, and are designed to self clean due to the extreme temperatures in the combustion chamber - much the same way a self cleaning oven does. I have never been anxious to try WVO - too many potential headaches. WMO contains more energy than either diesel or WVO, and has lubricating properties that should do more good than harm. I'll report if I have any problems.