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Originally Posted by Excavator
DSE yes it works if you don't rush the process. 
If you ask 50 people what they think of DSE you will get bad and good results. The ones with good oil and let it settle and filter the right way they have good positive results. The ones with the bad oil and dont let it settle and rush things have horror stories.
If a doctor tells you you are sick and will die I bet you will go to another doctor before accepting that. There are just to many things that can go wrong if you dont take time and prepare for what you want.
The first few mixes I did was experimental and a learning process.
Now I am just refining my setup but have had good results with DSE.
The manual is a great starting point and you can improve many things as you learn from your mistakes.
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Absolutely Jim, I had some 'growing pains' when I started the DSE method 2 years ago. I still basically stick with the same method, but use 10% more Diesel for the thinning than what the Manual suggests. I also dont use their additive anymore for almost a year now, as I find the 'white' bottle of Power Service's anti gelling & water displacement additive works equally well!
For me, concerning 'sitting' the oil, I guess so, to some degree, as I recieve my used VO in the cubies they come in & transfer them into a 55 gallon drum for storage. I then just draw out 5 gallons at a time from this drum & mix whatever amount Im going to make in my plastic 32 gallon trash can!

Also, I can personally attest it takes me 25 to 30 minutes from drum to my fuel tank, manufacturing a cold blend VO mix!! This seriously pisses off many a 'bio diesel maker' as many cant fathom the reality it does NOT take 5 to 7 days to make alternative fuel!
IMO, the DSE Manual is ABSOLUTELY worth the $39.99 I paid for it, cause it opened the "information door" to Cold VO blending for me.
Like I said in the beginning, I had growing pains, BUT I CHOSE TO STICK WITH THE METHOD & made subtle refinements & after THOUSANDS of cold blend mixes in the 2 years Ive been using the DSE method, I could honestly make this fuel BLINDFOLDED!!

Yes, I say thousands, cause I drive roughly 600 to 1000 miles A WEEK as I am a mobile marine mechanic in South Fla....
I have never blown a high pressure pump, injector or an engine for that matter in either my 04 F350 6.0l or my current 06 F350 6.0l. I ASSURE EVERYONE, ID BE THE FIRST TO POST A HPP,INJ. OR ENGINE FAILURE IF IT WAS DUE TO DSE BLENDING!!
Lenny
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06 F350 KING RANCH,4X4 Dually, Copper/Arizona Biege,loaded with all options including dual alternators & King Ranch chrome pkg, except moonroof..modes DONE: 3:73's replace 4:30's(yes, thats correct),Gear Vendors auxiliary overdrive, MBRP Dual Exhaust, SCT Xcal 2/Innovative Diesel Custom Tune Xtreme Race with full converter lockup,MSD Digital Propane Injection, 03 Turbo & pedestal,custom Intake, AFE Proguard 7. Running "Cold Blended" Veggie fuel(DSE) now for 2.5 years!!

Recent(Jun/2008) Fuel System upgrade: FASS Hi-Perf. 0-130psi fully adj.
VEG oil specific lift pump & a Racor 'NAUTILUS' Dual Heat primary Fuel/Water filter assy, & a 5/8" "Draw Straw"(Fuel tank pickup tube) with 101000+ troublefree miles and counting!
Traded:2004 F350, 4X4, Super Cab,Sport pkg,True blue (I'll miss her,she was fast!)