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Old 09-25-2018, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by vwnate1 View Post
I remember in the 1960's reading in the trade magazines how some had tried to $ave a few pennies by running Kerosene (.17 cents/gallon) instead of Diesel fuel (.20 cents / gallon) and caused lots of engine damage .
Yes, but kerosene now runs ~$9/gal. The best thing I've found is periodic use of high percentage biodiesel to clean the fuel system. It won't give you high fuel mileage, while in use, but runs much smoother when converted back to "full-strength".
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