Most people – including me a year or so ago – seem to think that converting a diesel vehicle to run on veg oil is a very complicated and difficult process. A two-tank conversion seems even more daunting to all but a seasoned mechanic. In a little over an hour-and-a-quarter, Veg My Ride, a new DVD clearly documents a two-tank conversion of an early 80’s Mercedes Benz 240D, from beginning to end, convincing people like me – non-mechanics with an adventuresome streak – that we can do it ourselves. And we certainly can.

The film takes the viewer through the conversion in a clear step-by-step process. The information is divided in to chapters by mechanical system such as, plumbing tank, mounting filter, routing coolant system, routing fuel system, etc.

The video is professionally shot and edited and is not a glorified home-video. It uses inset close-ups, animated diagrams and video effects to point out specific hoses and parts. The DVD even includes schematic diagrams and a parts list (in PDF format) that can be accessed by inserting the DVD in a computer. Viewers will appreciate that the film doesn’t waste time showing tedious tasks like cutting a hole through the chasis, tightening a dozen hose clamps or attaching the hoses to the undercarriage. Instead, the film describes the task and cleverly shifts to high-speed accompanied by the surf-punk music of Rob’s band, Man or Astroman?, or simply cuts to the completed task as would a cooking show.

The film doesn’t deal with the glitches, goofs, missing parts and other snags that inevitably interrupt any do-it-yourself auto project. I for one did not mind this omission, as it would take hours (or possibly months) to detail all of the possibilities. The film shows how it should be done and it is up to the converter to adhere as closely to possible to its direction.

The film’s writer/producer, Rob Del Bueno, founded Atlanta Biofuels and Veg Energy, providing vehicle conversion and wvo filtering services as well as biofuel classes. Rob is also an excellent actor. It is not quite right to call him an actor, as he is playing himself in the film. He is clearly energized by the subject matter, well-informed and experienced. He explains the conversion steps very clearly and performs the work, on screen, in a clean and efficient manner.

This video will be extremely helpful for anyone considering a two-tank conversion. The DVD can be purchased online for $19.95 from vegmyride.tv.

Note: vegcar.net has no financial relationship with vegmyride and will not receive any monetary compensation for this review.

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