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  1. sandcobra164

    Will a 250 Cummins run on waste oil? My observations over 3 years.

    A little more progress today. Took an M1082 trailer for a ride around the block. Truck would struggle to get to 45 mph with the 7,000 pounds in tow. It ran at 55 mph unhooked. Added a 32oz. grey bottle of power service, drained the fuel filter and let the truck idle for an hour. Took it...
  2. sandcobra164

    Will a 250 Cummins run on waste oil? My observations over 3 years.

    Truck started much easier today. We had a low of about 38 degrees overnight, I started it this afternoon while it was about 62 degrees out and it lit off on about the 4th rotation of the engine. Before, it would labor to start at this temp after sitting for a few days. It started as good as...
  3. sandcobra164

    Will a 250 Cummins run on waste oil? My observations over 3 years.

    Gimp, Great article link. In other news, my friend who makes the blended fuel also gave away the 7, 12 packs of Miller Lite that he had saved for you! I'm not sure if that would have re-couped your fuel costs but you know what to expect when you make it there next year to the Ga get together...
  4. sandcobra164

    Will a 250 Cummins run on waste oil? My observations over 3 years.

    Short answer, yes it will. Now onto some background. I used to have an M35A2 and a friend of mine still does. I put anything petroleum based in the fuel tank of that truck for years with no worries. Drained oil from the car, lawnmower, friends waste oil, good to go! My friend built a very...
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