Every day, there are a millions of restaurants around the world disposing of their used cooking oil.  This waste material known as WVO (Waste Vegetable Oil) or even SVO (Strait Vegetable Oil) can be used as a bio-fuel for diesel engines. Why diesel engines? Because diesel oil is very similar to cooking grease and a diesel engine can easily be converted or upgraded so that it can accept bio-fuels as an affordable alternative. I think this is very exciting and I am not a mechanical expert.

What should you know before you run WVO in your vehicle? Research has shown that the engine needs to be hot and the oil needs to be pre-heated to ensure engine life.A separate fuel system is necessary for the WVO. There are many small companies that can sell you with a “WVO Conversion” but you should educate yourself before selecting your partner.  There are thousands of people doing it in many countries around the world and since emission testing has showed a significant reduction in exhaust emissions vs standard diesel fuel, this is a good thing.

Aside from the conversion of the vehicle the WVO must be processed to clean it first before it can be used in an engine. This can be done by settling for weeks or even months or by using a WVO Centrifuge to get the job done quickly without the use of filters.

Waste Vegetable Oils are not the only source of waste-to-energy type of fuels that can be used in diesel engines.Another alternative fuel that is becoming more popular is WMO (Waste Motor Oil) and could also be.

As time goes on we must continue in the quest to help conserve energy, maximize productivity, and be cost-effective.  With the economic state of the world right now, people are looking for ways to economize. Put your self into perspective, go green, go recycling and go WVO!