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Running on Vegie oil - Legal?

  • 01-12-2010 12:03pm
    #1
    Builderfromhell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭


    Not sure whether to post here or on the legal forum.

    I am converting my pick-up to run on waste vegetable oil. Have done research and have decided it is the way to go.
    Not sure what Customs & Excise would do if they dipped the vehicle and found it wasn't running on regular diesel.
    Also, I could sell excess Waste oil fuel to friends - small amount.

    Anyone know what the legailities are?


Comments

  • #2
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Your arent paying the Fuel Duty, so no its not legal. There is no provision here afaik (unlike the UK) for home brew fuels.

    Even if you wanted to pay it, I dont think you can.


  • #3
    ironclaw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    I'm open to correction, but I think mixing is ok. 50/50 diesel to oil.


  • #4
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    Customs and excise might have a difference of opinion.


  • #5
    Builderfromhell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭Builderfromhell


    Looked at Revenue site and could not find any clear advice.

    I know that people do drive their vehicles on Veggie oil but still not sure on legality.


  • #6
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Builderfromhell wrote: »

    I know that people do drive their vehicles on Veggie oil but still not sure on legality.

    Sure you do, like running on home heating oil....!


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