starting fluid=KA BOOM?

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starting fluid=KA BOOM?

06-09-2001, 08:57 AM

Johnson Chan

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Hello, Last night someone told me that if you use starting fluid on a diesel, you will blow the top part of your engine (if not more).

I have heard various versions. It does make sence with the high compression of a diesel engine, but some people told me that 18-wheelers use starting fluid to get there riggs started in the winter, then I hear you should use WD-40 as starting fluid on a diesel.

Does starting fluid really cause damage to a diesel engine?

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