[wader1914]

I got a friend who said he was going to put kerosene in his 332, that it wouldn't make any difference. I cautioned him about doing so just 'cause I didn't want to see him mess anything up, but I don't have any experience in that area. Anybody done that before? What are the concerns in doing so? Thanks, Bryan.

 

[coalminer16]

It will burn more per hour then diesel and I think it runs a little drier. Basically Diesel #1 is very close to Kerosene. I don't know why this person would do that though since the engine isn't cheap to fix if it does do something bad, the fuel is more expensive and it will likely burn more per hour then diesel. But-he owns it-so his choice I guess. In the extreme cold of winter-I wouldn't be afraid to run some in the tank-but not straight and not in the heat of the year-just no need.

Others-chime in on this. Never had that question on a diesel before. But-then again my 1981 Rabbit VW diesels in the manual state put some gas into the fuel if extreme cold and hard starting (just no ethanol). One of the two manuals (I have two rabbits) has a white sticker covering that section though so maybe later VW decided against it. So-there is stranger things out there.

 

[lodogg2221]

Well, sure it will run, but why in the world would you want to burn a more expensive fuel when you dont have to?

Besides the cost factor, Diesel has additives in it for lubrication, none in kero. Im fairly sure #1 diesel and Kerosene are the same thing, or really close.
Also pretty sure Diesel #2 is what we all buy at the pump.

If your friend were to search, they would find posts about injection pumps failing from lack of lubrication running kero with no additives.

It is used with diesel in the Winter though, to help with cold temps I guess (read that recently).

Anyway, sure he can do it, but he could treat it a lot better without trying too hard. At the very least, make sure he is adding 2-stroke oil to it.

 

[KB]

some locals will blend k1 and #2 diesel in the winter, but it does run hotter. I have seen the top of pistons melted right off.

#2 diesel is pump diesel, and about the same as a blend of K1 and #2 Heating oil

 

[wader1914]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback ... I'll pass it on. Buddy said his only reason was 'cause he had some on hand ... Thanks, Bryan.

 

[420glh]

I've heard of doing the opposite in an emergency, the gas station I used to work at had us pump diesel into the oil burner for heat in the winter if we didn't have heating oil. I didn't know it worked the other way, too.

 

[knottyrope]

heating oil will work but you need a wax filter and its usually dirtier oil than diesel so your fuel filter will clog up faster

 

[KB]

for outdoor heating oil tanks you can get a blend of #2 heating oil, and diesel to help prevent gelling.

when I said #2 diesel is about the same as K1 and heating oil, I meant a 50/50 mix is about equivalent.

also I have heard of many people buying 5 gallons of diesel or K1 to get by for a night if they run out of oil, both will burn hotter, but your tank is not usually completely empty when the furnace runs out

 

[jd332]

This is a little off the subject but I have heard of taking a "little" 2 cycle oil and mixing it with diesel fuel from time to time, because of sulfer values the government is regulating. This is used for added Lubrication

 

[brianvold]

Kerosene will burn cleaner, virtually no smoke. I have seen it done for indoor use. Injector pump seals will not last as long on the Kerosene due to the lack of lubrication.