Fuel question

JimWA

Member
Mr thinker recommended using number 1 diesel to clean out the diesel tractors that don"t get enough work. I went to purchase number 1 diesel and they took it from a kerosene tank. They said heating oil # 1, kerosene and diesel # 1 are all the same. Then they said I shouldn"t use straight #1 but mix it with #2.
What do you think?
 
#1 or kerosene is good for winter fuel, but it won't get the work out that #2 will. It will help clean the injectors, as will many of the additives on the market. But #2 is the preferred fuel.
 
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
 
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.
 
Depends on the climate, hot vs cold. I remember reading that "winterized" #2 Diesel is blended with #1 for use below freezing temperatures. #2 Diesel will gel in cold weather. I don't see anything wrong with Mr. Thinkers suggestion in the context he provided.
 
#1 is a ligher, thinner fuel with lower energy content and really isn't recommended for use except in very cold conditions. There are plenty of diesel fuel additives that will give you the results you're looking for simply by adding them to #2 fuel.
 

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