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Will petrol float on diesel

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/19/2022

No, although it is lighter than diesel and therefore would normally float to the top, the two will dissolve in each other forming a new liquid that will not separate into layers.

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Does diesel float on petrol?

In my experience if allowed to sit still they will separate, gasoline to the top.

Will a small amount of petrol float on top in a diesel tank?

No,the two fuels are fully miscible,ie, they will mix.

Is petrol is used in diesel cars?

No, diesel engine require diesel fuel. Put petrol in a diesel engine and you will destroy it.

What is diesel and petrol used for?

diesel and petrol are source which is used to generate power.

What is the difference between the burning temperature of diesel and petrol?

The burning temperature of diesel is higher than that of petrol. Diesel ignites at a higher temperature compared to petrol.

How do you tell petrol from diesel in a can?

Petrol is and bit more vicous and that diesel is a lot darker than petrol. Petrol burns quicker when set alight, however diesel burns more brightly!

Is the espero cdi petrol or diesel?

petrol

What is more combustible diesel or petrol?

Petrol is far more comustile compared to Diesel

Can a petrol engine be converted to a diesel engine?

No, you cannot convert a petrol to burn diesel.

Does petrol and diesel mix. Or do they separate if left. ie diesel sits at the bottom and petrol floats on top?

From my experience they do seperate. Gas (petrol) to the bottm and diesel to the top.

What is better for the environment petrol or diesel?

Diesel

Diesel or petrol has a higher density?

diesel

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