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Can I put kerosene in my diesel truck?
I’ve got a RAM 2500 and I’ve heard that kerosene is cheaper to use and performs better in the winter than diesel. Can I put it in my diesel truck, though?
Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
With the price of fuel skyrocketing, we’re all looking for little ways we can save—we feel you deeply there. While you can put kerosene in your diesel truck, there are a few important caveats you should keep in mind:
- Kerosene doesn’t lubricate—this can be damaging to your injector pump unless you add a lubricant to the fuel
- Kerosene burns at a lower temperature than diesel—while this does prevent gelling in the winter, it also reduces your engine power and fuel efficiency
If you’re looking to help your diesel fuel run better in freezing weather, some diesel truck drives recommend adding a small amount of kerosene to your diesel fuel. That said, it’s not a good idea to use kerosene at all unless your truck’s manual lists it as an approved fuel. Using kerosene without the manual’s go-ahead may void your warranty and seriously damage your truck.
It’s probably best to take your
RAM 2500
to a trustworthy mechanic to see what cheaper fuel options they might recommend and whether a diesel/kerosene blend might be doable. To save you some money for much less hassle, consider downloading the
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