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Out of curiosity...is there any harm in running 5-10 gallons of kerosene per tank, if you add some two stroke oil or some other sort of additive? I know I was told that kerosene is a "dryer" fuel, but with some additives I wouldn't think it would pose a problem.
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I personally would not run that much kerosene to diesel. Just way to much IMO. Please, I believe Kerosene has less BTUs then diesel, put the additives ontop of that, I don't see it being much cheaper then just getting straight diesel.
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It's just going to be like winter blend diesel if you do that. The only way it's worth it is if you're getting kero for real cheap.
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Oh ok, I thought kerosene was almost the same as diesel...
If it has less BTU's why do people use kerosene in heaters instead of diesel?
If it has less BTU's why do people use kerosene in heaters instead of diesel?
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Kerosene has less BTUs per a given amount of Diesel. To make a heater put out more BTUs, just increase the amount of fuel your burning.
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Home heating fuel is basiclly off road diesel and it is used more than kero. My dad did HVAC work for 18 yrs and the only time I heard of useing kero was when people tanks ran out they would go get a few gallons untill they could get a delivery. The additives that prevent gelling are mostly kero. IIRC with additives to lub it up some. 1-2 gallons would be the MOST I would use per tank. It will burn but it isnt the best thing for it IMO.
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