Re: Fuel

Posted by D.L. on September 30, 2002 at 16:19:33 from (209.99.126.139):

In Reply to: Fuel posted by Allen on September 30, 2002 at 08:50:17:

Yes, it will work in your diesel engine.

There are quite a few available grades and types of diesel fuel used for road-going diesel engines. The primary differences in the #2 low-sulfur diesel fuels available is the additives packages aimed at increasing fuel mileage/power output and lowering emissions.

Every state is different in terms of how diesel is taxed and which types of diesel can be sold and/or used for what. Some diesel fuels are dyed to inidcate its intended use (since diesel sold for heating is not subject to the road tax, etc) and the goverment frowns when you use it for vehicles.

Bottom line is that diesel comes in various "grades" much like gasoline does, but it's not so much the septane and cetane (octane for gasoline)rating as it is the additives that distinguish the grades.

Large fuel corps like Mobil and Exxon sell "diesel" and "premium diesel". The difference is the premium diesel has additives the "regular" diesel doesn't have..of course, it costs more too.

As for whether it will harm your engine, I don't think it will. Some folks, especially those in very cold climates, run #1 diesel, which is basically a lower viscosity fuel that has a much lower gelling temperature. It also has less lubricity, etc, etc...yet the diesel engines burn it just fine. Another downside of #1 is less power output vs equal amounts of #2.

On the other end of the spectrum, a diesel will burn heavier fuels too (even motor oil) if you ensure it can be heated or thinned for pumping purposes.

If you are concerned about using your heating oil, there are additives available for diesel fuel that will increase lubricity, etc.

As others have said though, check with your supplier to find out what additives are already in the fuel (if any).

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