I just attended a presentation on a paper where single particle mass spectometry was done one diesel exhaust. It appears that nano-particles, particles less than 1 micron, form around the metallic additives found in the oil. This phenomenon was confirmed by spiking the diesel with Ferrocene. Nano-particle counts went up and iron was found in the particles.
These nano-particles are the ones that get deep into the lungs and can pass directly into the blood stream.
It probably won't hurt the engine to burn used motor oil in it, but it certainly appears it would increase the toxicity of the exhaust.
There is no free lunch.
Ed
These nano-particles are the ones that get deep into the lungs and can pass directly into the blood stream.
It probably won't hurt the engine to burn used motor oil in it, but it certainly appears it would increase the toxicity of the exhaust.
There is no free lunch.
Ed