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Yes, diesel fuel can be used as a substitute for heating oil in some home heating systems, but it may not be recommended by manufacturers and could potentially void warranties. It is important to consult with a professional before using diesel fuel as a heating oil alternative.

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Is it possible to use diesel fuel for home heating oil?

Yes, it is possible to use diesel fuel as a substitute for home heating oil. Diesel fuel is similar to heating oil and can be used in some heating systems. However, it is important to check with the manufacturer of your heating system to ensure compatibility and to follow any guidelines for using diesel fuel as a substitute.


Can diesel oil replace heating oil?

the difference between heating oil and diesel is a red dye, you can use diesel just fine


Can you use diesel oil instead of heating oil?

Sure, but it is way more expensive that heating oil.


Can you use diesel instead of home heating oil in an oil furnace?

yes you can as a temporary solution but MAKE SURE you don't accidentally use gasoline or you'll be sorry


Difference between diesel and fuel oil?

Sulfer & water content....and if it's off road diesel fuel - the color. It won't cause problems to use diesel in a heating oil tank, but it will cause a whole lot of trouble if you use heating oil in a diesel tank


If you run out of heating oil can you use diesel?

yes, i just ran out 2 weeks ago and researched it pretty hard. assuming ur tallking about home heating?


Is diesel fuel the same as home heating oil?

diesel fuel contains detergent, cetane improvers,lubrocity improvers, etc. home heating oil doesn't. most application are interchangable. truck stops commenly sell home heating oil because its cheaper. they also sell premium diesel which is supposed to be real diesel. that's why drivers buy howes, or power service and dope their fuel. dyed fuel is for off road use and does not have road tax collected on it #1 and #2 are viscosity ratings.


Can I use diesel fuel to heat my house instead of 2 fuel oil?

u can use diesel fuel but why would you? heating oil has no tax and is so much cheaper than road fuel


Can you use diesel fuel in your heating system?

You can use Diesel fuel inplace of your #2 heating oil it is the same, The only difference is there is a colord die in disel fuel showing that a road tax for the DOT has been paid.


Can you use home heating oil in a tractor?

Sure. I only use it during power outages to save looking of a station that has power to pump diesel. My generator attaches to the PTO. Works fine .


Composition of the heating oil in reboiler?

We are usually use FO plus High speed Diesel in Reboiler.


Can you run a diesel car on heating oil?

not legal as road use tax was not added to sell price...ez to catch due to coloring added to heating fuel oil...your engine can't tell which it guzzles.