I have heard rumors that a Mazda engine will run on kerosene once you get
it started on gasoline.

Paul Lamar

Stone Tool wrote:

Paul:
        Most engines will run on kerosene or diesel once warmed up.... the problem is the extreme low octane rating of these fuels.   Just because they will run on it doesn't mean it's a good idea.   Any oils added to gas generally reduce octane values and encourage pinging and detonation.   Diesel is rated with a "cetane" value which is the exact opposite of the octane rating used in gas engines.    A higher cetane rating means that the fuel will detonate better or at a lower temperature....... we definitely don't want that on a gas engine.

  H.W.

   
 
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