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Originally Posted by retmil46
Quite true. I wouldn't want to bet my life on how much carbon monoxide is actually in diesel exhaust. As said, make sure the exhaust is free and clear.
Hmmm, when in the Navy we were told it turns into phosgene - perhaps the technical name for mustard gas - and that a lit cigarette was more than hot enough to do this - a case where smoking literally would kill you in short order.  |
Lots of know it all shadetree types ignore the dangers of CO in diesel exhaust, I just don't want some newbie owner thinking it's ok to ignore the danger because his/her vehicle is diesel powered. CO is odorless and colourless, by the time you realize there is something wrong it might be too late.
Yes, phosgene is the technical name for mustard gas. I nearly came to blows with a moron mechanic some 20 years ago as I watched him try to recharge the a/c in a Volvo 240 and he was venting R12 all over the place.