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The Myth of Using Straight Vegetable Oil as a Diesel Fuel

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:1841661
Learn why straight vegetable oil and other waste cooking oils are not the same as biodiesel and why it is important to convert them to biodiesel for use in vehicles and heavy machinery. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on straight vegetable oil performance, its effects on engines, and fuel blends approved for diesel vehicles and engines.
Research Organization:
EERE
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), EnergySaver (EnergySaver Program Corporate)
OSTI ID:
1841661
Report Number(s):
DOE/EE-2546; 8821
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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