Use Of Aviation Grade Kerosene

[jonnyp]

Does anyone know of any technical reason why one should not use aviation grade jet A1 kerosene either mixed or neat in a 2.0 TDCI Gal III?

 

It is used in aviation diesel engines and assume it would be ok!

[MadBaz]

I dare say you've googled this subject, the consensus is that kerosene has no lubrication qualities and adding any additives can cause problems (clogging filters, broken injector pumps) then theres police/vosa roadside checks, if you get pulled and the tank is dipped, anything reddish coming out is gonna cost you.

 

Then theres the manufacturers warranty which no doubt would be voided.

 

Kerosene, whichever grade, has a lower BTU, ie doesn't burn as hot, reducing power.

 

It appears it would be ok in old diesel engines but in a modern car the probable damage would outweigh any saving.

[Smilge]

Aviation diesel engines? ....... I assume you mean jet turbine engines. I have seen some old diesel Landrovers run on the military equivalent F34 (AVTUR) but I certailnly wouldn't attempt to run a modern diesel car engine on it judging by the amount of exhaust smoke...... lol!

[searcher]

Ah so it was your house that plane crashed into the other day then :lol:

[jonnyp]

Thanks for the comments.

 

Jet fuel has no colour to it so the issue of the dipped tank is fairly safe.

 

I know a fair amount about gas turbine and petrol engines but my diesel experience is sadly limited! I have been told that modern common rail diesel engines use a very small high pressure pump, unlike the old diesels this requires very little lubrication.

 

Due to the cost and limited availability of aviation petrol (Avgas), many light aircraft manufacturers are installing diesel engines that run on aviation grade kerosene (Avtur, Jet A1 etc). I was assuming that the systems would be very similar.

 

Thankfully it was not my house that was crashed into but I do have access to Jet A1 (legally)! Hence the original question.

 

Thanks again