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Old 04-14-2011 | 02:53 AM
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Default RE: What allows Kingtech to use diesel where others say you can't?

I would not run diesel in my jets due to my experience in the petroleum service industry (35yrs now). Diesel has a higher viscosity and is no where near as clean as K1. Diesel pumps use special filters for diesel fuel and it has a tendancy to "gel" in colder weather. Kero never has this problem and winter blends of diesel have some kero added to lower the viscosity for winter use. No doubt the motors will run on it for short term but i would really be concerned running it full time. If you do then make sure your filters are serviced on a regular basis and maybe run some kero thru the system to "clean" it on occasion.BTW the diesel smell isnt my fav either...[:@]
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