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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

ive used 20 gallons of home heating oil mixing it with diesel!I have had no problems and i got that for free! heres a little info i found! and theres more info out there!http://flashoffroad.com/Diesel/Diese...uel.htm:-drink

 

well that link didnt work sorry! but i would use it if it was free!

 

Home heating oil is the exact same as regular diesel, except it has no tax, and higher sulfur content.

Just hope the DOT doesn't pull you over.

 

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?

 

Because diesel is harder to burn. Diesel needs to be very very finally atomized, with a bit of forced air, and a very hot ignition source to burn well. Ever seen those torpedo heaters? Those burn diesel just fine.

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.

 

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.