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On 1/21/2014 1:46 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/21/2014 1:00 PM, wrote: On Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:58:57 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: Isn't furnace oil fuel a variation of diesel? Same stuff, without the taxes Not so. Fundamentally they are the same but diesel fuel is refined to a higher level, contains seasonal additives, is "cleaner" and has a much higher cetane rating. Fuel oil for your furnace has a much lower volatility rating and is not designed or blended for use in a diesel engine. I am not saying it won't burn, but it's not doing the engine any favors and won't produce much power assuming it runs. Try burning it in a diesel engine in cold climates and your not going anywhere. Cetane boosters are readily available. I heard they mixed a little gasoline into the diesel oil to create "winter blend". Maybe it's just an old wives tale. |
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