Terminology:
ˇPre-filtration
Pre-filtration is the process of transforming waste oil into a usable fuel product. To do so you must separate the water, particulate matter, and hydrogenated oils from the product you want to use as fuel. Most pre-filtration systems use heat, gravity and time to achieve a final product suitable for the needs of your vehicle.
ˇPre-filtration filter or pre-filter
A prefiltration filter is a filter that the oil is passed through before it is added to the vegetable oil tank.
ˇFuel Filter
A fuel filter is a term for the filter located on the vehicle, that the oil passes through before being introduced to the engine. The purpose of this filter is to catch matter that still may be existing in the oil, or in the tank. This filter serves the same purpose that the diesel filter does for the diesel system.
To produce quality fuel, you will need:
ˇA source of good oil
Good oil contains no water, no bacteria and very little solid matter. Pre-filtering heavily contaminated oil is more time, trouble and money than it's worth. If you live with in the delivery zone of a company like SmarterFuel, you can get professionally filtered oil delivered to your door.
ˇAn efficient pre-filtration system
A pre-filtration system handles the process of separating water, food particles, and hydrogenated oils from the usable product.
Side note: A good measuring stick for the quality of your source and the effectiveness of your pre-filtration system is your fuel filter. The longer your fuel filter lasts the better your source and pre-filtration system is. The average source and pre-filtration system should get between 500– 3000 miles out of your fuel filter. Professionally filtered oil can allow you to get 5000 miles or more between filter changes. Larger engines (like V8's) may get less filter life than a car using the same oil, as the engine will flow 2-3x more fuel through the filter.
