Sorry guys, The triton I worked on was 1997.

My apologies

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wazza asked about the brand new trition with common rail. i guess by all logic replys would be about the new triton not a old triton.

Sorry guys, The triton I worked on was 1997.

My apologies again


Are you guys sure that latest Triton is a common rail? not a electronic direct injection?

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According to the Mitsubishi web site it's a common rail diesel.

Sure is
Common Rail.
4x2 S/Cab GLX 2.5L DOHC 16 valve common rail, turbo intercooled
4x4 S/Cab GLX 3.2L DOHC Common Rail with intercooler turbo
4x2 D/Cab GLX 2.5L DOHC 16 valve common rail turbo intercooled
4x4 D/Cab GLX VR GLX-R GLS 3.2L common rail inter cooled turbo

Here's the links.

So just to clear things up, will a comon rail diesel run on Biodiesel or not?

OK - my 2cents worth. From what I have read and discussed with others, the common rail runs on very high pressure. So the theory is that because BD is thicker than dinojuice, the pressure build up will be higher and "could" cause damage.

Even if you fitted a heater to the fuel lines you will have cold thick BD in the system between pump and injectors at start up so you may need to think of fitting a two tank system giving you the opportunity of starting the unit on dino juice and purging it prior to switch off.

Running the fuel lines close to the exhaust will get the BD heated up as it goes into the pump and should not casuse you any issues - as long as the BD is up to standard.

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Small steps taken one at a time.

Common rail diesels will run quite happily on Biodiesel. However i would recommend blends with dinojuice for a bit of 'Thinning'. So if i had a common rail TD i would give B20-B40 blends a go to start with ( and in winter especially). Then summer time when your happy that all is well bump it up a bit to higher blend ratios.

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Nick.

Roidio 2001 Holden Rodeo 4x4 2.8L TD. 2.5" Straight through exhaust sytem, heat exchanger shower system. 2" Body Lift,
And lots of fruit, B100 for 25,000 no problems.

Elsa 1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 300D. The Fastest Merc in Oz, Loving B100 Burgers

Two tanks system always wins since it is the safest method.

But is it worth it for vehciles with common rail fuel system?

People make bio to avoide modifying their vehicle or if they can not run it on WVO. but if I am going to make bio and still buy dino diesel then I think it is not worth worrying about.

What do you guys think?

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I would disagree with just about everything you have said (No offence)

two tank is not the 'Safest' Bio is safer as it is closer to the viscosity of the fluid that the IP was designed for.

People make bio for other reasons than you state. Mainly to show off that were smarter that you WVO guys.

There is definantly still as point to making bio even if you can only run blends. it restores the lubricity that ULSD doesn't have, it can cut your fuel bill dramatically ( remember diesel is $1.80 odd a litre it cost about $0.30 to make the same so thats $1.50 perlitre saving. so a 60 litre tank in a new TD ute 30% blend means you save $30 a tank) $30 a tank is still significant. better than a petrol 4c voucher anyway.

So i definantly see the point in making bio even if only running blends. And is WVO worthwile for new car buyers anyway they usually only keep them fo 2-3 years would void warranty etc etc.
ONE of the MANY good things about biodiesel is there is no modifications. It is not the ONLY good thing.

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Nick.

Roidio 2001 Holden Rodeo 4x4 2.8L TD. 2.5" Straight through exhaust sytem, heat exchanger shower system. 2" Body Lift,
And lots of fruit, B100 for 25,000 no problems.

Elsa 1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 300D. The Fastest Merc in Oz, Loving B100 Burgers