Q & A  (the DVD we sell has all these answers plus oil collection info, vehicle purchase info, interviews and drag racing...priceless information - well worth the purchase.)

The Conversion Surgeon answers your Oily Concerns

Q. Why would I want to run my diesel vehicle on recycled vegetable oil(RVO)?

A. We have found people have many reasons for wanting to convert and run RVO in their vehicle. These range from a purely economical point of view(free fuel is hard to beat) to a deep belief in using only renewable and sustainable fuels. There is also the added benefit of actually enjoying the smell of your exhaust-it will smell like the food that was cooked in the oil you are burning.

Q. Is RVO cleaner burning than diesel fuel?

A. Yes!! RVO contains no sulfur, which is the major carcinogenic component in diesel fuel. There are also no aromatic compounds(such as benzene) in RVO. Particulates(black soot) are reduced by as much as 30%. Since vegetable oil comes from plants which use CO2 (one of the greenhouse gases) while they are growing, burning vegetable oil as fuel is not adding to the net increase of CO2 in the atmosphere.

Q.Where can I get recycled vegetable oil (RVO)?

A. Most restaurants have a deep fryer in their kitchen, whether it be for french fries or egg rolls. Smaller restaurants or owner operated franchises are more than willing to give you their used fryer oil, usually on a weekly basis.

Q. Can I just pour the oil into my VEG POWERED SYSTEMS heated tank?

A. NO!! The oil must be filtered before it is used in your converted vehicle. Gathering and filtering is a simple process that we will thoroughly educate you on after you have purchased your VEG POWERED SYSTEMS kit.

Q. Which vehicles do you recommend for a VEG POWERED SYSTEMS conversion?

A. We have Systems available for Volkswagens, Mercedes, 4x4 pickups, SUVs and vehicles with the newest "common rail" fuel systems.

Q. Can you convert generators, tractors, or boats?

A. Yes, if it has a diesel engine, then we can convert it.

Q. How does the VEG POWERED SYSTEM work?

A. Our system is a complete secondary heated fuel system. The engine is started on diesel. When the engine is up to operating temperature, you simply flip a switch installed on your dash that changes your fuel from diesel to vegetable oil. When you are nearing the end of your journey, you simply switch back to diesel to purge your fuel system of vegetable oil.

Q. Is there maintenance on a VEG POWERED SYSTEM?

A. Veg oil filters should be inspected at intervals coinciding with the stock diesel fuel filters.

Q. Will I see any difference in performance in my vehicle?

A. Yes and No. The engine will actually be QUIETER when idling or driving. There will be NO loss of horsepower or acceleration due to running vegetable oil as a fuel for your diesel.

Q. How does the VEG POWERED SYSTEM differ from other conversion kits?

A. Our system is designed to meet the needs of your vehicle's fuel system for optimum performance under all driving conditions-even hard acceleration. Our system supplies a heated vegetable oil filter, vegetable oil pump, and heated fuel lines all sized proportionally to your vehicle's horsepower and thus fuel requirements.

Q. Does the VEG POWERED SYSTEM work on vehicles with power enhancement computer chips?

A. Yes, our 2003 Dodge Diesel 4x4 truck with its 400 hp chip runs excellent.

Q. Where can I purchase the VEG POWERED SYSTEM designed for my vehicle?

A. Please contact us today at VEG POWERED SYSTEMS, INC to place your order.

Q. Who can install my VEG POWERED SYSTEM?

A. We are available for standard as well as custom installations. Installations do require a certain amount of mechanical aptitude. We will be with you each step of the way with our installation instructions and our live technical help.