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That sounds like great advice. I'll start out by using a smaller amount of filtered used oil (like roughly a quart) per tankful of diesel to begin with. I'll also post back here periodically on the results. I will also perform an oil analysis so as to establish a "baseline" on the engine...

In my personal experience, a Toyota with the 22R engine went the longest. However, I also own a 4 cylinder, normally aspirated, cast iron Mercedes 240D diesel that is within 4,000 miles of my Toyota's "record". And that old 240D isn't showing *any* sign of it's age.... - Patrick

I've got 182,000 miles on my 1982 Mercedes 240D. That's *nothing* for these cars... I'll attain 150,000 miles on my 2001 VW TDI later this year. I believe both of these cars will easily exceed 300,000 miles, and that when they eventually are retired it will not be thought failure of the...

I think the old Mercedes 4 cylinder diesel engines are used in industrial applications such as providing power for refrigeration units on overseas shipping containers. Also, I remember that there are small diesel engines on some Thermo King refrigeration units on semi trailers in the US. I have...

Such is the case with many of the leading thinkers throughout human history. He sounds like a very interesting man. Update us after a while and let us know how the WVO adventure is going... - Patrick

I believe this is a wise effort for one to make. Having already been a member of the diesel crowd, I am making a concerted effort to learn about possible alternative fuels. - Patrick

Greetings Friends - I just "found" this site, and look forward to sharing and contributing information. I am considering burning my used motor oil in with the fuel of an older diesel car that I own (an 1982 Mercedes 240D). I recognize that doing this with a newer diesel engine would be ill...