10 Apr 2022 #1 J jacobpetrel New Member Joined 10 Apr 2022 Messages 1 Visit site can i mix / thin out diesel in emergency with kerosine for yanmar ysm in good condition. if so what ratio please?
can i mix / thin out diesel in emergency with kerosine for yanmar ysm in good condition. if so what ratio please?
11 Apr 2022 #2 vyv_cox Well-Known Member Joined 16 May 2001 Messages 26,508 Location Now retired, anchor swallowed. coxeng.co.uk Diesel contains boundary lubricant for the metering pump and in some cases an additive that prevents degradation of the seals. Kerosene of course does not. Adding kerosene will at least dilute these additives and may even render them ineffective.
Diesel contains boundary lubricant for the metering pump and in some cases an additive that prevents degradation of the seals. Kerosene of course does not. Adding kerosene will at least dilute these additives and may even render them ineffective.