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Hampus · 12-06-2008, 02:47

A friend's father disposes of old hydraulic oil for a living. Industries pay him to dispose of it. He uses some of it to pour in the tank of his truck, a Mercedes I think, it runs on 100% hydraulic oil and it works fine. Not only is it cheap but he gets payed to do it. Friendly to the invironment? Nope, so it probably isn't a good idea. Also, considering the health effects of dealing with hydraulic oil, I can't imagine that it's a good idea to stand all day in the cockpit breathing in the exhaust.

/Hampus

Den · 12-06-2008, 02:55

There was also talk at one point of someone using veg oil as crankcase oil but no one suggested that one! There was mention of someone who was experimenting with it but no details and plenty of doubts!

12-06-2008, 02:47	#31
Hampus Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden Boat: Amigo 40, 31ft. Posts: 69 Images: 6	A friend's father disposes of old hydraulic oil for a living. Industries pay him to dispose of it. He uses some of it to pour in the tank of his truck, a Mercedes I think, it runs on 100% hydraulic oil and it works fine. Not only is it cheap but he gets payed to do it. Friendly to the invironment? Nope, so it probably isn't a good idea. Also, considering the health effects of dealing with hydraulic oil, I can't imagine that it's a good idea to stand all day in the cockpit breathing in the exhaust. /Hampus __________________ Course: The direction in which the skipper wants to sail, and from where the wind blows

12-06-2008, 02:55	#32
Den Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Boat: Dreaming of one day owning a 25-30 footer..... Posts: 46	There was also talk at one point of someone using veg oil as crankcase oil but no one suggested that one! There was mention of someone who was experimenting with it but no details and plenty of doubts! __________________ Den. "Life's a gas."-The Ramones.

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