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Because the viscosity of the kerosene is much thicker therefore it'll burn slower.
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Can you use diesel in place of k1 kerosene?
Typically cars either burn gasoline or diesel fuel if the engines are equipped to burn that. Kerosene is normally not used in a diesel but it will function in an emergency just as well as diesel fuel except that the injection parts will not receive much lubrication. But it will get you home in a pinch. If your question is can you use #2 diesel in a wick type kerosene heater then no. Diesel fuel will smoke and stink compared to kerosene. If your question is can you use #2 diesel in a kerosene heater that is like a salamander, then maybe. I use #2 diesel in my salamander and it works fine and heats my garage up ok. Kerosene does burn cleaner though.
Is kerosene the same as diesel?
Kerosene is a type of Fuel. Diesel, named after the inventor, a type of internal combustion engine. true- No.2 Diesel Fuel is Kerosene- or JP-4 popularily used as an airplane fuel for jets.
Is diesel example of fuel?
Yes. Diesel is a fuel oil, similar to kerosene and jet fuel both.
Can you burn diesel in a kerosene heater?
Diesel and Kerosene are extremely similar.In fact Kerosene is often called #1 Fuel Oil and Diesel is called #2 Fuel Oil.Diesel should burn fine in a kerosene heater, unless you are trying to light it in very cold weather.
What is the difference between unleaded gas and kerosene?
Kerosene is fuel for a diesel engine. gas is fuel for spark engines.
Adding kerosene in diesel fuel?
Will be detrimental to your engine.
What type of fuel can be used instead of diesel in some cars?
Only diesel should be used but in a pinch or emergency kerosene can be used. Diesel is usually number 2 fuel and kerosene is #1 fuel. By the way jet fuel is kerosene. So dont use it in a diesel to often, the higher octane rating could damage the engine over time.
What fuels are made from petroleum?
Gasoline, kerosene (jet fuel) and diesel fuel
Is rocket fuel the same as jet fuel?
No. Jet fuel is closely related to kerosene and diesel fuel.
What are the advantages of using bio diesel compared to petroleum fuel?
Its far better for the environment.
Will diesel fuel kill Flowers?
Petroleum products such as diesel fuel, kerosene or gasoline will kill any plant, including flowers.
What fuel is required for Mercedes-Benz E350?
red diesel or kerosene.
