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Kerosene or Diesel Fuel?

GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932 ✭
edited March 2013 in General Discussion
I vaguely remember putting diesel fuel in a kerosene container some time ago. Is there any way to make sure this is indeed diesel and not kerosene? My kids tell me that this year I get to hide my own Easter eggs.

Thanks.
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  • hillbillehillbille Member Posts: 14,426 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what are you using it for? If it is for a diesel motor the kerosene shouldn't hurt it not a few gallons anyway, if it is for a heater, the diesel may smoke more than kerosene. If it is off road diesel it will be red.....
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  • shoff14shoff14 Member Posts: 11,994 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The diesel will most likely be green.
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  • jltrentjltrent Member Posts: 9,337 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you still have a good smeller you can tell the difference from the smell.
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  • burpfireburpfire Member Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    very easy to tell. get a clear jar, and pour some in. kerosene will be almost clear, like water. diesel will be alot darker. very simple.
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  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932 ✭
    edited November -1
    It has a green tint to it. I can't tell the difference by smelling it. I'm running it in my tractor.

    Kerosene won't hurt a Diesel engine? That's good to know..
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  • burpfireburpfire Member Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    kerosene wont hurt it, unless it is straight kerosene. kerosene doesnt have as much lubrication in it as diesel fuel, so you could hurt the injectors or pump. if running straight kerosene, add about 1 quart of oil for every 2 gallons of kerosene, and you will be fine.
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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,183 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cartod
    It has a green tint to it. I can't tell the difference by smelling it. I'm running it in my tractor.

    Kerosene won't hurt a Diesel engine? That's good to know..
    Put it in your tractor and run it.. Kerosene is just highly refined diesel fuel, almost jet fuel.
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  • Bubba Jr.Bubba Jr. Member Posts: 8,303 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If it is a yellowish green color it is regular over the road diesel, and is just fine for any diesel engine.
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  • USN_AirdaleUSN_Airdale Member Posts: 2,987 ✭
    edited November -1
    BUT !!! on the other hand.., can diesel fuel be used in those Coleman camping stoves and lanterns ? if not is there any alternative to coleman fuel ?
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  • the middlethe middle Member Posts: 3,089
    edited November -1
    Pour a small amount into a small bowl and throw a lite match in it....Kero will light, diesel likely will not.......
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  • hillbillehillbille Member Posts: 14,426 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
    BUT !!! on the other hand.., can diesel fuel be used in those Coleman camping stoves and lanterns ? if not is there any alternative to coleman fuel ?


    my guess would be no!! coleman fuel, like gasoline, burns from the fumes. whereas with diesel, the liquid burns, or that is my understanding in simple terms.
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  • we_dig_itwe_dig_it Member Posts: 6,614 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
    BUT !!! on the other hand.., can diesel fuel be used in those Coleman camping stoves and lanterns ? if not is there any alternative to coleman fuel ?


    No!
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,494 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by we_dig_it
    quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
    BUT !!! on the other hand.., can diesel fuel be used in those Coleman camping stoves and lanterns ? if not is there any alternative to coleman fuel ?


    No!


    Really?

    http://www.overstock.com/guides/which-fuel-is-right-for-your-coleman-stove
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't hide your easter eggs to hard to find and at least you will have half a good day[:D]
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  • JnRockwallJnRockwall Member Posts: 16,350 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can't mistake the smell of diesel.
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  • JnRockwallJnRockwall Member Posts: 16,350 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
    BUT !!! on the other hand.., can diesel fuel be used in those Coleman camping stoves and lanterns ? if not is there any alternative to coleman fuel ?


    most coleman products are dual or triple fuel now. Some use coleman fuel, the older stuff. The newer stuff use coleman fuel, unleaded or the min propane cans.

    Not sure they burn diesel.
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JnRockwall
    quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
    BUT !!! on the other hand.., can diesel fuel be used in those Coleman camping stoves and lanterns ? if not is there any alternative to coleman fuel ?


    most coleman products are dual or triple fuel now. Some use coleman fuel, the older stuff. The newer stuff use coleman fuel, unleaded or the min propane cans.

    Not sure they burn diesel.



    My Coleman stove states that I can cook with White Gas, unleaded, or kerosene.
    It has a few little parts to swap for the different fuel though. Like the feed tube diameter if I remember right.

    I have only ever used white gas though.
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  • JnRockwallJnRockwall Member Posts: 16,350 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What is white gas?

    I have seen people use alcohol (rubbing) in the lanterns, but they are not as bright. (Don will hit that one out of the park)
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  • TxsTxs Member Posts: 17,809 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JnRockwall
    What is white gas?Naptha
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  • A J ChristA J Christ Member Posts: 7,534 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jltrent
    If you still have a good smeller you can tell the difference from the smell.


    Diesel fuel has a pretty strong odor. Kerosene has almost none.

    Kerosene is clear, like water, diesel fuel is dyed either green (on road) or red (off road).

    Either will work fine in a heater but the diesel will emit a stronger smell.
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JnRockwall
    You can't mistake the smell of diesel.

    Hard to tell the difference between gasoline and JP8 by sniffing it. Apparently the Secret Service can't tell the difference either [:D]
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  • Bubba Jr.Bubba Jr. Member Posts: 8,303 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
    BUT !!! on the other hand.., can diesel fuel be used in those Coleman camping stoves and lanterns ? if not is there any alternative to coleman fuel ?



    Coleman fuel is Naphtha with a very small amount of oil added to it, to increase the flash temperature.
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