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Would accidentally running on petrol cause a Diesel engine to run much hotter than usual?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes and probably blow it up
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∙ 16y ago
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What gets hotter diesel engines or petrol engines?
all things equal both are the same..In air cooled engine the diesel is slightly hotter.
What burns hotter gas or diesel?
Petrol first. it has a lower flash point than diesel.
Can some kerosene be added to diesel fuel 6.5 diesel?
IF the kerosene doesn't have the red dye added to it you can add It makes it burn a little hotter. should not harm the engine.
What happens if you accidentlly put a small amount diesel into a petrol car?
Depends how much, If it is less than 20% of the total fuel capacity then fill it up with gas and run it. It will smoke quite a bit but should be OK. Diesel has more lubricity than gas which should not hurt the fuel system. You might want to syphon out the diesel mixture best you can if it won't run any good. Running it should not hurt the injectors or to much just don't work the engine to hard as it may operate at a higher temperature. If it does run hotter then stop and you will have to clean out the diesel somehow. Running it to hot could result in engine damage.
What does it means when your oil runs hot?
It literally means the oil that keeps the car's engine cool is running hotter than normal.
Why do you feel hotter after running on a hot day?
When you run on a normal cool or even cold day, when you have finished running you are hot. If it is hot to start with before your run, you are going to get hotter, hotter than running on a cool day.
Why is the radiator fan still running after turning it off in Honda acored 94?
The fan will run anytime the A/C or defroster is on. It may also run after you shut the engine down if the engine is running hotter than normal. I would have the cooling system serviced.
If you have put a small amount of unleaded into diesel will this be fine?
it depends on the size of the motor gas will burn hotter and faster then diesel could blow up
Can a faulty engine coolan temperature sensor make it seem like your engine is overheating?
It depends on several different factors ... ... ... 1. Is you engine hotter than usual to the touch? 2. Have you recently changed the coolant? 3. How hard do you drive your car ona scale 1 to 10 and 4. Yes a fautly temp sensor can make it seem like it is running hotter
Are running vest recommended in warm weather?
Running vest are not recommended in warm weather. Running vest will make you hotter and tired faster.
If a truck gets hotter after you shut it of is it the thermostat I have a 4x4 Nissan pickup with a 4 cylinder engine.?
All vehicles get hotter under the hood after you shut off the engine. This phenomenon is called "soakback" and is just the engine dissipating heat without benefit of air flow. Some cars with electric fans keep the fan running for a while to fight soakback. If you have an electric fan and it doesn't run after you shut the engine down, the fan relay may be broken.
Does the engine block get hotter after you turn it off?
Yes, the heat rises to the top of the engine.
