You can use old vegetable oil as a means of alternative energy, but finding a good supply of vegetable oil can be a little more challenging, depending on your location. Using vegetable oil to power a vehicle is very cost effective and eco-friendly. This type of fuel is called biodiesel. In fact, you would be doing your oil supplier a favor by taking old, dirty oil off his hands. Disposing of used vegetable oil is a big concern because of the amount of garbage it creates each day.
Instructions
1. Go around to the smaller restaurants in your area and ask to speak with the manager about taking some of his used vegetable oil. Make sure it is not mixed with animal fat. Give him your reason for taking it and let him know it would benefit him because he would not have to pay to dispose of it. Also mention that reusing vegetable oil is environmentally friendly.
2. Find empty gallon jugs and other large containers to hold your used vegetable oil, and pump the oil out of the supplier's barrel. It helps to stack the jugs into crates or boxes to keep them from falling over in your vehicle. Strike up an agreement with the restaurant supplier to collect oil every week or so and arrive on time for pickup.
3. When you put the jugs into your vehicle, pack them into big crates or boxes to keep them from falling over and making a mess. Using bungee cords or other restraints are a good way to keep the jugs secure.
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