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nlastovi 10-31-2012 21:45:11 67.208.179.138 Report to Moderator	According to BP: http://www.fuelcertification.com/docs/fuel-composition/Distillate_Fuel_Classifications.pdf Grade No. 1-D and kerosene are very similar in their physical characteristics although different in their specifications. Therefore, sometimes their names are used interchangeably by customers. The specification for 1-D fuels is based on the fuel’s ability to perform in a diesel engine as opposed to the specification for 1-K fuels, which is based on heating appliance applications. 1-D and 1-K have different specifications, but because they are so similar, one fuel is often made to meet both 1-D and 1-K specifications. Check with your BP, Amoco or Arco supplier to determine if 1-K can be substituted with 1- D. The biggest difference between 1-K and 1-D is in their end use, the application of road taxes, and maximum sulfur content levels. The grade 2-D (also called #2 or No. 2 diesel fuel) is designed for use in heavy duty trucks, construction equipment, farm equipment, diesel passenger cars, etc. Most diesel engines are designed to burn 2-D fuel. It’s a "heavier" fuel than 1-D (lower API gravity than 1-D) and it has higher BTU/gallons (more miles/gallon and more power). No. 2 diesel fuel from Arco, BP, and Amoco is an economic 40-cetane minimum, high BTU, ASTM No. 2 grade diesel fuel. For further information on BP fuels, contact: BP Quality & Technical Service Phone: 1-800-841-5255 BP Naperville Complex 150 West Warrenville Road Naperville, Illinois 60563-8460 Website: www.bp.com 4/01 [Reply]   [No Email]
leon 11-01-2012 07:46:40 173.27.205.97 Report to Moderator	Re: Fuel question in reply to nlastovi, 10-31-2012 21:45:11   So, discuss some about your thought on using No. 2 Diesel with cold weather additives versus using straight No. 1 Diesel - I'm thinking of when the temp's drop well below freezing, say down to -20F. [Reply]  [No Email]
wijim 11-01-2012 16:42:59 166.182.3.73 Report to Moderator	Re: Fuel question in reply to leon, 11-01-2012 07:46:40   Around here we blend 30% NO 1 TO 70% NO 2 for winter. Jim [Reply]  [No Email]