Petrol/Diesel Mix Question.

[Alistairr]

I'm sure it works one way, but which is it?

Can a fuel can thats had petrol in it be then used ok to carry Diesel, without ruining the fuel?
Or is it the other way round?

Cheers

Alistair.



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[rich]

If the can is emty, no problem. The fuel roadtankers do it all the time.

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[Alistairr]

But i thought Diesel was an Oil, so would it not always leave a residue in the can, which wouldn't be good when mixed with petrol and then used in a motor?



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[BarryH]

Just call it Upper Cylinder Lubricant.

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[itsonlymoney]

I would'nt worry either way.

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[mirabriani]

I accidently put about 8 litres of petrol in my diesel powered car.
The tank was nearly empty. When I rang helpline they said O K just fill it with diesel and it will be alright. It was.
Briani

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[mjf]

On sea going tankers they always wash before loading DO so as to ensure any lead or sub is not present.

When loading Motor Spirit a trace of oil is not an issue.

Michael

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[theguvnor]

Many moons ago I always mixed a couple of gallons of petrol in my diesel truck during very cold weather - stops the diesel freezing (waxing)

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[VicS]

I think the only objection is that if there's still some petrol about your can of diesel will have a highly flammable vapour with it. Probably not going to be a problem 999 times out of a 1000 but you don't expect diesel to have that and if there's much your diesel tank could be similarly affected.

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[insider]

years ago I used to get a vehicle allowance that included fuel[petrol] costs .I used to "borrow" diesel from the machines I serviced and put approx 5lts petrol to 1/2 liter diesel never had any problems with running ,starting ect.

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[whisper]

Thank you for this anecdote. Was the so called "borrowing" the reason for your pen name ?/forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

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[Alistairr]

Thanks all for the advice.

I'm busy getting ready for my hoilday, juggleing jerry cans, with fuel for the Boat, Generator, and the heating.

Cheers All.

Alistair.



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[itsonlymoney]

Yeah done that as well.

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[ColinW]

If you get petrol in your diesel it lowers the flashpoint. This is normally about 120 deg F, so in normal weather conditions your diesel doesn't give off explosive vapour. Petrol's flashpoint is well below freezing, so it always gives off inflammable vapour. Petrol vapour has a lower explosive limit of only 1.4% in air which means a very small spillage can lead to a very big bang in small enclosed spaces like a boat so treat it very carefully.


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[itsonlymoney]

Thanks for the info. and welcome to the forum.
Ian

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[Roy]

Hi Al - Enjoy your hols - maybe meet up over next week. BTW I saw the Riva yesterday and the owner offered it to me there and then for £301,000 - told him it was too wee for my needs at present!!!. Stunning finish and beauty all over. Roy

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[Alistairr]

LOL, Yes, although the same length as your current boat, I don't think you could sleep all the family in it./forums/images/icons/laugh.gif/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

But i tell you what Roy, If you want me too come in with you on it, i'll be happy to stump up the £1k./forums/images/icons/wink.gif



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[scottie]

was that what your van driver was asking on his mobile last night on the m8 in the rush hour


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[Alistairr]

Now you've got me parranoid!!!
Tell me which van so as i can give the driver a ticking off for using his phone while driving. Small, Medium or Large Van????



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[insider]

nooo, was my machine/s brorrowed from the tax man.
no guilt feeling

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