RE: [biofuel] Mid sized Diesel pickups?
there are a few trucks to be had, but VERY rare these days. i have been looking for about 6 months and have only seen 2 available, way far away from me. Mid Size Trucks- are you thinking Dakota or Tacoma. I don;t believe that there were any diesels. Compact: 30 mpg+ Mitsibishi MightyMax Dodge Ram 50/Power Ram 50 (mitsu engine) Mazda B2200/B2600 Ford Ranger w/Mazda Engine Isuzu P'up Toyota Chevy S-10 w/ Isuzu motor Nissan Don't discount 81-84 VW Rabbit Trucks. Full Size: These are going to be Heavy Duty workhorses. Expect to pay top dollar for these. Compared to your old truck, it will be a beast. Much rougher ride, more expensive to maintain. Each has its own issues. 1992 Dodge 2WD Cummins, $8k-10K 1992 Ford 2WD, 7.3 $7k-10K I would stay away from Chevy/GM diesels of this vintage. you can try scouring places like www.abracat.com, www.bargainnews.com, www.autotrader.com www.carsforsale.com, www.trader.ca has more diesels than us. good luck. dennis Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Home Selling? Try Us! http://us.click.yahoo.com/QrPZMC/iTmEAA/ASSHAA/FGYolB/TM -~- Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[biofuel] Mid sized Diesel pickups?
Well, my little ole Mazda pickup came to an untimely end last week (unfortunately with me in it) and I'm contemplating buying a diesel truck so I'd have the option of going with biofuel. I'd be looking for a 10 yr old ( + or - ) truck. What models are readily available in the US? What kind of MPG should I expect? Comments on reliability would be appreciated. Is there a point in the last 10 years when diesel engines got noticeably cleaner? I think I'd favor the dual tank system and expect I'd be burning petrol diesel at least part of the time. Thanks in advance for any help. Martha Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [biofuel] Mid sized Diesel pickups?
Well, my little ole Mazda pickup came to an untimely end last week (unfortunately with me in it) and I'm contemplating buying a diesel truck so I'd have the option of going with biofuel. I'd be looking for a 10 yr old ( + or - ) truck. What models are readily available in the US? http://www.dieselforum.org/background/usdiesel.html New ones - won't take you long! With details, but no mpg. http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_UScars.html Diesels in the US Older ones too, but still no mpg. What kind of MPG should I expect? Comments on reliability would be appreciated. Is there a point in the last 10 years when diesel engines got noticeably cleaner? Diesel engines today are 500% cleaner than they were just 20 years ago.-- Chrysler Pollution from diesel cars has been cut by 80 to 90% over the past two decades.-- Union of Concerned Scientists Particulate emissions from diesel-fuelled engines have been reduced by 90% over the past decade. -- Engine Manufacturers Association Direct injection diesel four-stroke engines add up to 12 miles per gallon (5 km/litre) -- or 24% increased efficiency -- over gasoline engines in a large car. -- Chrysler Compared to a gasoline engine, a direct injected diesel engine reduces carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 56%. -- Chrysler Today's best diesel passenger vehicles are more efficient than their gasoline counterparts, reducing carbon emissions by roughly 30%. -- Union of Concerned Scientists The most significant challenge is nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions. Future diesel engines will have to be four to eight times cleaner than they are today. -- Chrysler Pollution from diesel cars must be reduced another 75 to 90% within the next few years. -- Union of Concerned Scientists Current (PNGV) design criteria call for an 80% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions compared to current diesels, and a 50% reduction in particulate emissions. This is well beyond current regulatory requirements. -- former US Vice President Al Gore Compression-ignition (diesel) direct-injection engines potentially meet regulatory requirements for emissions while maintaining their traditional advantages of reliability, high efficiency, durability, and competitive cost. -- US Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) Best Keith I think I'd favor the dual tank system and expect I'd be burning petrol diesel at least part of the time. Thanks in advance for any help. Martha Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [biofuel] Mid sized Diesel pickups?
Well, The pickin's are slim. I have an 86 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel and it took quite a while to find it. Ebay, $1500, and it needed a fair amount of work. I do have the twin tank system installed and it works wonderfully. The US made choices; Dodge and Ford seem to have a lot of mechanical problems with the injector pump so you are going to have a lot of homework in front of you. Jess Jesse Parris | studio53 | graphics / web design | stamford, ct | 203.324.4371 www.jesseparris.com/ - Original Message - From: Martha Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 8:44 AM Subject: [biofuel] Mid sized Diesel pickups? Well, my little ole Mazda pickup came to an untimely end last week (unfortunately with me in it) and I'm contemplating buying a diesel truck so I'd have the option of going with biofuel. I'd be looking for a 10 yr old ( + or - ) truck. What models are readily available in the US? What kind of MPG should I expect? Comments on reliability would be appreciated. Is there a point in the last 10 years when diesel engines got noticeably cleaner? I think I'd favor the dual tank system and expect I'd be burning petrol diesel at least part of the time. Thanks in advance for any help. Martha Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [biofuel] Mid sized Diesel pickups? MPG
Martha Olson wrote: Well, my little ole Mazda pickup came to an untimely end last week (unfortunately with me in it) and I'm contemplating buying a diesel truck so I'd have the option of going with biofuel. I'd be looking for a 10 yr old ( + or - ) truck. What models are readily available in the US? What kind of MPG should I expect? Comments on reliability would be appreciated. This link will help give some idea about light duty vehicle USA mileage (MPG) http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml click on year Fuel Economy Text File to view -- --- MILEAGE --- -ESTIMATES- -- UNADJ -- CTY HWY CMB CTY HWY CMB and other pertinent data. Is there a point in the last 10 years when diesel engines got noticeably cleaner? I think I'd favor the dual tank system and expect I'd be burning petrol diesel at least part of the time. Thanks in advance for any help. Martha Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [biofuel] Mid sized Diesel pickups?
I was just talking about this with a member of the Biodiesel class over the weekend and he was thinking of an Isuzu Pup, both for the pratical reasons of having a truck, and the milage benefit of having a small engine. Dunno, it depends on what features your looking for. James On Mon, 11 Nov 2002, Martha Olson wrote: Well, my little ole Mazda pickup came to an untimely end last week (unfortunately with me in it) and I'm contemplating buying a diesel truck so I'd have the option of going with biofuel. I'd be looking for a 10 yr old ( + or - ) truck. What models are readily available in the US? What kind of MPG should I expect? Comments on reliability would be appreciated. Is there a point in the last 10 years when diesel engines got noticeably cleaner? I think I'd favor the dual tank system and expect I'd be burning petrol diesel at least part of the time. Thanks in advance for any help. Martha Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
