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Well, you can add a little bit, since Charcoal lighter fluid is mainly kerosene, or a light form of kerosene.

In winter, diesel fuel is actually cut with kerosene as an additive to prevent clouding . It lowers the solidification of the diesel fuel.

So its probably OK to add a bit,.....maybe a quart or so to the older diesel engines. ITs probably OK for even newer diesels as long as its a quart or less.

Do not run 100% lighter fluid in a diesel engine. There is no lubricity, and the cetane is not adequate.

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