Are we talking diesel fuel? #1 is lighter and often called winter diesel. #2 will gel up faster when it get really cold like -25 Celsius which is about -15 Fahrenheit.
Diesel fuel... made from refinery Distillate #2, also know as GASOIL. Diesel used as fuels to cars is a variant of D2, but with additives to make the engine run better (in particular in the winter).
Diesel fuel sold in the winter months comes in a special winter blend already designed to prevent freeze up, so it doesn't matter what you use as long as you buy it after they start shipping the winter formula.
No 2 in the diesel world is number two.No 2 diesel fuel is a type of fuel used for everyday trucks and tractor trailers 1 diesel fuel is for tractors and farm appliences(correct me if I'm wrong).
It should be diesel fuel in a diesel car - in the US and Europe, that will be #2 Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel.
#2 diesel is regular diesel fuel. they run #2 diesel year round in the south. in northern states the run a blend of #1 and #2 diesel. #1 diesel is more like kerosene while #2 diesel is like home heating oil
1D diesel fuel has lower viscosity and a lower pour point than 2D, so is preferred for cold weather. 1D diesel fuel has only about 95 percent of the energy output as 2D, causing reduced gas mileage and lower horsepower. 2D fuel is used in warmer weather, and also can be mixed with 1D for an effective winter fuel.
#2 Fuel oil and #2 Diesel fuel are similar, however, the motor fuel will typically have lower sulfur content, and have additives to help with engine lubrication and cleanliness.
Diesel engines run on diesel fuel. Gasoline will destroy a diesel engine.
I think you can buy a diesel generator at any of the places that you buy a gas one. Why do you prefer diesel over gas. Diesel would be harder to start in winter cause diesel fuel tends to gel when cold out.
By Reading this question, the only thing I can guess you mean by asking what type of diesel fuel..... Means either standard diesel or diesel vpower (high Ron fuel)? In that case, either fuel will behave the same as it would in the summer or winter, however engines always run much better in cold weather because the air is more dense so much better combustion. An vpower will always be better because of the high Ron content.
Only if the engine was designed to run on diesel.