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is using K-1 in a diesel OK?

rickymac51 ยท 2013-02-21 19:52

so after the cold weather breaks I have ten gallons of unused K-1 kerosene that I keep for heat in case our electric goes out for a couple days. Is it OK to use in a Case backhoe (Cummins) Does it burn hotter? Should I cut it 50/50 with diesel fuel? Thanks

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  1. #1Steve Frazier2013-02-21 20:41

    You can run the kerosene straight but your machine won't have as much power. It's typical to cut #2 with kerosene in the winter months as a gel preventer, usually about 20%. You can dump it in your fuel oil tank for home heat too.

  2. #2Gambler2013-02-21 20:42

    You can use it will be fine winterfuel is #1 and #2 blend lower BTU less power but it won't Gel in cold weather