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Kerosene can be used as a substitute for diesel in some applications, particularly in older diesel engines designed to handle a wider range of fuels. However, it has a lower lubricating quality and energy content than diesel, which can lead to increased engine wear and reduced efficiency. Additionally, using kerosene in modern diesel engines can cause damage and void warranties. Always consult the manufacturer's guidelines before making any fuel substitutions.

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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.


Can you use diesel instead of kerosene in a kerosene heater?

Using diesel instead of kerosene in a kerosene heater is not recommended. Diesel has a higher viscosity and different combustion properties, which can lead to inefficient burning, increased smoke, and potentially harmful emissions. Additionally, it may cause damage to the heater and void any warranties. It's best to use the fuel specified by the manufacturer for safe and efficient operation.


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.


Can diesel be used in kerosene wick stove?

Diesel is a different grade of kerosene and will work. You may need to change the nozzle so it burns clean.


How close is diesel to kerosene?

Diesel and kerosene are quite close chemically. Kerosene has some heavier paraffins and would clog the injectors of a diesel engine.


Can you use kerosene instead of diesel?

A diesel engine will run fine on kerosene. If you are going to run it on kerosene for an extended amount of time you might want to put some lubricant additive in with it. Winter diesel is various blends of diesel and kerosene.In the UK you may wish to think about the tax implications,road fuel carries a higher duty and using kerosene(domestic heating oil) in a vehicle would be tax evasion.


Which is heavier diesel or kerosine?

Kerosene is lighter than diesel. Diesel has a higher density and is thus heavier than kerosene.


Can diesel or biodiesel be used in kerosene space heaters?

Yes! Diesel, kerosene and gasoline are really the same thing except that they have different octanes. Diesel is the lowest refined gas then kerosene then your different octanes of gas. So, to make the octane the same as kerosene you simply mix the right amount of gas with diesel and voila, you have kerosene. I think u can use a lower octane than kerosene but NEVER put anything of a higher octane than kerosene! Yes! Diesel, kerosene and gasoline are really the same thing except that they have different octanes. Diesel is the lowest refined gas then kerosene then your different octanes of gas. So, to make the octane the same as kerosene you simply mix the right amount of gas with diesel and voila, you have kerosene. I think u can use a lower octane than kerosene but NEVER put anything of a higher octane than kerosene!


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.


Can diesel replace kerosene to operate a space heater?

Deisel would burn too dirty...sooty. kerosene is much lighter hydro carbon and burns cleaner


What is the density of diesel oil?

The current Euro-V diesel product specification used by much of the world requires diesel to be between 0.820 kg/l and 0.845 kg/l at 15.6°C. This variation has to do with the amount of kerosene (jet-fuel) blended into diesel. In the winter more kerosene will be blended into diesel to ensure no cold properties (such as cold filter plug point (CFPP) and/or cloud point) are exceeded. In the summer less kerosene is blended into diesel because kerosene almost always sells for a higher price than diesel.


Fuels made from this can be used in diesel cars?

There are kerosene-based fuels (such as JP8), which can be used in diesel motors. There are also biofuels, which can be made from grain-based products, that'll work in diesel motors.