Comments on: I’m almost out of home heating oil in my tank. Can I use diesel fuel temporarily?

By: 123

123 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:49:47 +0000

yes - It just cost more - but it is more efficient and won’t clog up the burner’s firing as much as home heating oil. Sometimes your delivery company may sub without telling you. The flame does burn bluer.

By: Classy Granny

Classy Granny — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:25:44 +0000

I’d use a small electric heater to take out that morning chill before I’d use diesel fuel which will leave a smell. I’m wondering if the Northeast is ever going to warm up. I’ve got my furnace running right now, I just got up and it needs to be warmer in here before I shower.

By: bobweb

bobweb — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:10:23 +0000

I’ll bet you could find a small independent oil delivery guy to do you a favor and deliver 50 gallons. You save the road tax on diesel and have it hauled to your house for free. Maybe a neighbor could get the rest of the delivery to make it worth while for the truck to come to your house.

By: duked4

duked4 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:51:20 +0000

Yes, diesel will work just as well.