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10-28-2006, 02:23 PM
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IS it true that kerosene is added to diesel fuel. . .
Well it will be 45 deg F at night in the forecast. My friend told me that in the snow areas, the diesel stations add kerosene to thin the diesel for the truckers. It is pumped in already mixed? Is that right? I doubt that my friend would play a joke on me.
I wonder what ratio kero:diesel? Any truckers out there want to comment? Frankie
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10-28-2006, 02:26 PM
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BTW I run 10 gal WVO in my 20 gal tank.
This is why I'm asking. . . .and no, I don't have the fuel filter heater or fuel line heater installed yet. I ordered a coolant heat 3 hose fuel line heater and it should arrive on Tues. I live in mild San Fran area.
Frankie
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10-28-2006, 02:37 PM
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Winterised diesel is a blend of #1 and #2 diesel plus various additives. #1 oil, diesel, and kerosene is about the same.
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10-28-2006, 04:28 PM
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I think I remember reading in my owner's manual that a 50/50 blend of diesel and kero is OK in a cold weather situation. I don't have access to my car until Thanksgiving week to verify however.
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10-28-2006, 05:35 PM
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At 50/50 wvo/#2, you shouldnt have any issues at 45F. A little bit of Kero is fine, but you shouldnt need much. Remember, that engine will pump peanut butter! (so i'm told!)
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10-28-2006, 05:55 PM
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It's crazy, to think that the diesel engine was made so tough but I'm am paranoid about the injectors!
Kerosene is better to keep the wvo thin, better than gasoline, yes?? I was thinking of doing 50% WVO,45% dinodisel, 5% kerosene(=1 gal). Just until the fuel line heaters are installed. The nightime cold is the only concern. I'm still learning. Thanks for teaching me! Frankie
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