I have a 60litre drum of this petrol/diesel fuel mix
Would it be reasonably safe to use it in my Diesel turbo at a proposed rate of 1 mix to 40 clean diesel if I add a 4ltr pack of new oil to the mix 1st
Vehicle would generally only be used around town while using this mix
mugenb20b,
Aug 9, 1:19am
If it's a non common rail diesel engine, not a problem.
mrfxit,
Aug 9, 4:04pm
88 2.4T Surf Yea it's an unknown ratio mix which is why I suggested the 4 ltr oil pack 1st
Wouldn't use it out of town on that mix or for towing heavy loads. The fuel cost me nothing so even at ! $16 for an oil pack, it would still be cheap diesel. just a shame to see it sitting there doing nothing Even 1 /20 would probably be ok aye.
jonesy62,
Aug 9, 4:11pm
Pour some out and see what the flash point is like, ie how easy it is to ignite.Might give you an idea how much petrol is in mix
mechnificent,
Aug 9, 6:04pm
Put it in the sun with the lid off!. the petrol will evaporate. I think.
mugenb20b,
Aug 9, 7:45pm
I've done that heaps of times with no problems, long and short distance driving, on and off road etc. At the time I had an '86 2.2 t/d Bighorn, '93 2.8 t/d MU and a '90 2.4 t/d Hilux Surf.
twaymouth,
Aug 9, 7:49pm
It shouldn't be a problem, Some diesel car manufactures even suggest putting a measured amount of petrol in with the diesel in winter to prevent the diesel gelling.
mrfxit,
Sep 29, 11:15am
Mmmm yes. good idea.
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