diesel ?

greg fulk · 01-16-2009, 08:38 PM

I have a ? can you run kerosene in a diesel truck?

big blue galaxie · 01-16-2009, 08:57 PM

Sure you can; as a matter of fact that is what #1 diesel fuel is, a combination of kerosene and diesel to improve the flow characteristics in cold weather. The BTU content isn't as high so you lose power. One trucker I met out on the road ran his Peterbilt on old transformer oil for a year; another guy I met ran his truck on discarded mineral spirits (smoked like crazy, but did the job).

Chris1529 · 01-16-2009, 09:24 PM

What about the newer trucks with the particulate filter? I don't think I would try too much in them.

One guy I work with has an '03 duramax. he makes the french fry oil diesel fuel. he runs amsoil additive in it in the winter. was -2 here this morning
has an edge programmer on it too.
he made 160 gal and headed with a 3 horse trailer to wyoming last year, and tows a large fifth wheel camper some too. seems to be working well.
looks like a still in his garage though and you have to pick up the oil whenever restaurants set it out.

big blue galaxie · 01-16-2009, 10:32 PM

Any of the diesels that have the new style piezo style fuel injectors are going to have problems running different fuels ( or at least that's what the OEMs are saying ), but that remains to be seen. If the fuel is clean and well filtered, even the common rail ( Dodge, GM) and the HEUI style (Powerstroke) can run other types of fuel. That is why I prefer the older generation diesels; their lower operating pressures and less sensitive components allow easier experimentation (ie that if you mess up it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to fix). The DPF may get affected if the fuel used causes more soot to be produced (whatever it may be), but there are bypass kits available to get around the DPF.

greg fulk · 01-16-2009, 10:50 PM

mine is an 03 cummins HO or 24 valve.

big blue galaxie · 01-17-2009, 11:49 AM

You have a common rail style motor with the fast acting injectors, it can handle other styles of fuel but the risk is higher for breakage in the fuel system. The motor itself can handle anything you throw at it. Here's a better idea to go with running alt fuels; add a CNG injection system. An extra 100hp and 3 times the mpg. There are pickups right now that are getting over 40 mpg with just this addition.

01-16-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
big blue galaxie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: diesel ? Sure you can; as a matter of fact that is what #1 diesel fuel is, a combination of kerosene and diesel to improve the flow characteristics in cold weather. The BTU content isn't as high so you lose power. One trucker I met out on the road ran his Peterbilt on old transformer oil for a year; another guy I met ran his truck on discarded mineral spirits (smoked like crazy, but did the job).

01-16-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: diesel ? What about the newer trucks with the particulate filter? I don't think I would try too much in them. One guy I work with has an '03 duramax. he makes the french fry oil diesel fuel. he runs amsoil additive in it in the winter. was -2 here this morning has an edge programmer on it too. he made 160 gal and headed with a 3 horse trailer to wyoming last year, and tows a large fifth wheel camper some too. seems to be working well. looks like a still in his garage though and you have to pick up the oil whenever restaurants set it out. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

01-16-2009, 10:32 PM	#4
big blue galaxie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: diesel ? Any of the diesels that have the new style piezo style fuel injectors are going to have problems running different fuels ( or at least that's what the OEMs are saying ), but that remains to be seen. If the fuel is clean and well filtered, even the common rail ( Dodge, GM) and the HEUI style (Powerstroke) can run other types of fuel. That is why I prefer the older generation diesels; their lower operating pressures and less sensitive components allow easier experimentation (ie that if you mess up it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to fix). The DPF may get affected if the fuel used causes more soot to be produced (whatever it may be), but there are bypass kits available to get around the DPF.

01-16-2009, 10:50 PM	#5
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: diesel ? mine is an 03 cummins HO or 24 valve. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

01-17-2009, 11:49 AM	#6
big blue galaxie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: diesel ? You have a common rail style motor with the fast acting injectors, it can handle other styles of fuel but the risk is higher for breakage in the fuel system. The motor itself can handle anything you throw at it. Here's a better idea to go with running alt fuels; add a CNG injection system. An extra 100hp and 3 times the mpg. There are pickups right now that are getting over 40 mpg with just this addition.

01-16-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	diesel ? I have a ? can you run kerosene in a diesel truck? __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"