Every can of starter fluid says "for gas and diesel engines".
I've used the stuff but cringed and the sounds the engine makes. 
I've found that a little dribble of regular gasoline into the intake housing ususally produces desirable results. A lot gentler on my diesel engines. 
Just a sprinkle is all you need. I think it's the gas fumes that get the job done.
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1987 300TDT
1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles
RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5
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