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No! Yes! Low performance spark ignition engines in boats and tractors commonly use kerosene as a fuel. Some need to be started on petrol then switched to kerosene.

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Can you use petrol instead of kerosene in a kerosene run generator?

No, the petrol has a higher ignition flash point than that of kerosene. It would be like using petrol in a diesel engine. The engine would run extremely hot and the engine could be destroyed. As diesel uses compression to burn the fuel petrol needs a spark. The petrol under higher compression will pre ignite and cause detonation in the piston cylinders. This could destroy the pistons, cylinder walls or the cylinder head of the engine.


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Is white kerosene the same as lighter fluid?

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Why not use petrol in diesel engine?

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Which is more dense petrol or kerosene?

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What will happens when you add kerosene to diesel or petrol engine?

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Why is kerosene used as fuel for aeroplanes?

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What happen when petrol fuel is use in diesel engine?

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