Metallic particals can wear out injectors or...

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Posted by Brian in Oregon on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12:11PM :

In Reply to: Burning used oil posted by Charlie on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 3:53AM :

...build up a layer of crap that will clog them.

Keep in mind that engine oil might also be thinned by gasoline washing down the cylinder walls during cold starts or overly rich running. This can affect the cetane rating of the diesel fuel. (Yes, cetane, not octane.) Diesel is rated to ignite at a certain pressure and temp. If you add gasoline, it can ignite prematurely and cause severe damage to rods. Like detonation in a gasoline engine.

I'd rather burn it in an oil burning furnace than in a vehicle. But you have to be aware of the problem of lead and other heavy metals and make sure you don't accidently vent it back into the house.

Helitool

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Not to mention acids... - casebro 7:48PM 09/26/2001

So, - PeterS 11:19AM 09/27/2001

Re: So, - casebro 8:54PM 09/27/2001

How long can a can of oil be stored? - EdC. 10:28PM 09/26/2001

Re: How long can a can of oil be stored? - casebro 9:10PM 09/27/2001

Which brings up another question - David Sherman 9:17PM 09/27/2001

PCV- I never said that I have a social consciounce.. - casebro 9:52PM 09/27/2001

Re: PCV- I never said that I have a social consciounce.. - Bill Wincapaw 2:44PM 09/28/2001

Excuse me for being such a doofus, but... - David Sherman 3:23PM 09/28/2001

The real Bill Wincapaw. - Bill Wincapaw 5:10PM 09/28/2001

Re: How long can a can of oil be stored? - Dean labbe 0:16AM 09/27/2001

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