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jimwa 10-31-2012 20:48:21 50.125.93.230 Report to Moderator	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? [Reply]   [No Email]
DEEREMEYER1 11-02-2012 09:11:49 71.8.242.10 Report to Moderator	Re: Fuel question in reply to jimwa, 10-31-2012 20:48:21   #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. [Reply]  [No Email]
PopinJohn 11-01-2012 18:28:07 24.168.43.43 Report to Moderator	Re: Fuel question in reply to jimwa, 10-31-2012 20:48:21   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. [Reply]  [No Email]
nlastovi 10-31-2012 21:45:11 67.208.179.138 Report to Moderator	Re: Fuel question in reply to jimwa, 10-31-2012 20:48:21   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]
donjr 10-31-2012 21:07:46 72.71.183.60 Report to Moderator	Re: Fuel question in reply to jimwa, 10-31-2012 20:48:21   #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. [Reply]  [No Email]