Uing kerosene in a diesel?
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BGB autosport said:
My have access to an ammount of free kerosene. (not stolen) Is are any issues with using it in a diesel car, either phyical issues cause poor running or damage to the engine/pumps etc or any legal issue as this car is used on the road?
not a problem to use on older type diesel engines as its advised to actually mix to prevent the diesel from waxing in colder weather, i would though be a little careful if its the later common rail type as the high pressure pumps work on a fine tolerance to achieve such high presures like 12000 bar. my 1992 merc will run on anything, i've even used used cooking oil strained through a pair of tights.Kerosene is not taxed as a road fuel, so it's illegal to use it as such.
It has a chemical marker, so it can be detected in a roadside fuel test and you would be made to pay tax for the amount customs and Excise decide you have used (they can just guess that) and I think they can sieze your vehicle.
It also doesn't have enough lubricating effect for a diesel and would cause damage to the pump/injectors.
I did know someone who used it well mixed with new engine oil at 20/1 though, ( off road of course
).
It has a chemical marker, so it can be detected in a roadside fuel test and you would be made to pay tax for the amount customs and Excise decide you have used (they can just guess that) and I think they can sieze your vehicle.
It also doesn't have enough lubricating effect for a diesel and would cause damage to the pump/injectors.
I did know someone who used it well mixed with new engine oil at 20/1 though, ( off road of course
).
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