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From: Dyess AFB Abilene TX
Jp-8
Im in the Air Force and Im a fuels troop. That means I issue fuel to aircraft on the ground, and I also issue diesel and mogas(gasoline) as well.
I was told JP-8 is just a high grade diesel, and if I wanted too. I could put it in my powerstroke and it would run just fine. I know when lab comes out to sample the trucks, they pour what they sampled into the trucks fuel tank, and the trucks have, what I believe are Cummins diesels.
So, has anyone else heard this? I was just wondering.
I was told JP-8 is just a high grade diesel, and if I wanted too. I could put it in my powerstroke and it would run just fine. I know when lab comes out to sample the trucks, they pour what they sampled into the trucks fuel tank, and the trucks have, what I believe are Cummins diesels.
So, has anyone else heard this? I was just wondering.
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First off, thank you for what you do. We all appreciate it!
Jet fuel is closer to kerosene than #2 diesel. Your engine will run, but not near as well as with #2 diesel. You'd also lose quite a bit of lubricity which could cause injector problems in time. It also has less energy per gallon, so your fuel economy would drop some.
I'd stick with good old diesel.
Jet fuel is closer to kerosene than #2 diesel. Your engine will run, but not near as well as with #2 diesel. You'd also lose quite a bit of lubricity which could cause injector problems in time. It also has less energy per gallon, so your fuel economy would drop some.
I'd stick with good old diesel.
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