Water is heavier than diesel fuel
Water is heavier than diesel fuel
Yes, diesel will float on top of water. This is because the petrol will weigh less than the water will weigh, therefore it will float on top of the heavier substance.
No, diesel is heavier.
I have got water in the diesel fuel on my bmw 32o d 2004 model how do I drain it off
Number 2 or red diesel weighs 8.33 pounds per gallon. It is slightly heavier than water which weighs 8.13 pounds per gallon.
On the fuel filter!
A boiler is used to boil water, but many boilers work at high pressure so the temperature could be up to about 300 degrees C. Boilers are usually fed with oil that is heavier than diesel, while diesel is used to fuel diesel engines.
No diesel is a petroleum byproduct and is not water. If there had been water in the diesel fuel, it may separate after a freeze and thaw.
Diesel fuel is hygroscopic and absorbs water. It's not unusual for diesel vehicles to have water in the fuel. Use a fuel conditioner and water remover, and use the water separator drain if it has one.
The main thing that happens when there is water in diesel fuel is that it will burn poorly or maybe not even at all. It will also sink to the bottom of the fuel tank.
Water is attracted to diesel fuel. Moisture in the air gets in there. That's why you need the special filters for this.
The bi-products of diesel fuel are water and glycerin. These are commonly removed from the fuel during the process of refinery.