WVO Wiki Index
📄 Historical Archive
This wiki is a preserved archive of community-contributed knowledge from approximately 2008–2012, the early era of the waste vegetable oil (WVO) movement. It was originally maintained as a collaborative wiki and is presented here as a historical record for reference purposes.
Please note that some information may be outdated, links to external resources may no longer be active, and product or vendor references may have changed. For current guidance and up-to-date product information.
Browse the archived articles below, organized by topic.
Getting Started
- WVO History
- WVO FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions
- WVO General Information
- Diesel Engine Basics
- WVO on the Web
- Main Page
- Selecting a Vehicle
- List of Diesel Vehicles
Sourcing & Collecting WVO
- How to Find WVO
- Sourcing and Collecting WVO
- How to Collect WVO
- Legal Collecting
- Collection Contract
- Sample Contract
- Collection Supplies
- Buying Oil
- Oil Disposal
Cleaning & Filtering WVO
- WVO Cleaning Basics
- WVO Filtering and Cleaning Overview
- WVO Cleaning Methods/Steps
- WVO Cleaning and Filtering
- Cleaning Videos
- Centrifuges
- Filters
- Filtration Product Sourcing
WVO Conversion
- Conversion Overview
- Converting a Diesel to Run on WVO
- Single Tank Kits
- Modifying a Diesel Fuel System for WVO
- Conversion Plans and Schematics
- WVO Electrical Wiring
- WVO Controller
- Hose In Hose
- 3 Port Solenoid Valve
- WVO Blending
- Cracking Diesel
Vehicle-Specific Guides
Ford
- 1982–1994 Ford 6.9 / 7.3 IDI
- 1988–1994 Ford 7.3 IDI (Pre-Powerstroke)
- 1988–1993 Ford 7.3 NA
- 1982–1987 Ford 6.9L NA
- 1994–1998 7.3 Powerstroke
- 1999–2002 7.3 Powerstroke
- 2003–2007 6.0 Powerstroke
Dodge Cummins
- 1989–1994 12V Cummins 5.9 (Bosch Rotary IP)
- 1994–1998.5 12V Cummins
- 94–98.5 Cummins
- 1998–2002 24V Cummins 5.9 (VP44 IP)
- 2003–2004 24V Cummins (HPCR)
- 2004–2007 24V Cummins (HPCR)
GM / Duramax
Mercedes
Volkswagen
Components & Equipment
- WVO Pumps and Tanks
- Waste Oil Burners
- Making the Monster Pump Reversible
- Component/Kit Sources
- Conversion/Fuel System Modification Part/Kit Vendors

