The thought, Heating oil instead of diesel Refueling to save costs may sound tempting, but it involves legal and technical risks. So isn't heating oil a cheap alternative to the more expensive diesel fuel? The savings trick can be expensive and even be a criminal offense. Technically, could diesel vehicles can be operated with heating oil, but with restrictions. Modern diesel engines are due to the different ingredients of heating oil and diesel not designed for operation with heating oil. While until the mid-90s there were hardly any chemical differences between heating oil and diesel and older engines tolerated heating oil better, the situation is different today. The use of heatingöl can lead to increased production of Sulfur dioxide lead, that corrosive damage in the engine can cause. This is because modern engine oils hardly contain any neutralizing base reserves Acid attacks can ward off. In addition, are additives, which improve ignition in diesel, are not present in heating oil, which impairs performance and increases increased soot buildup and therefore faster wear .
Fill up your diesel engine with heating oil?
And from a legal point of view, filling up with heating oil is anyway a clear crime. German customs administration points out that energy products intended for heating purposes are subject to a lower tax rate than transport fuels. During inspections that are carried out regularly, the use of heating oil can be determined by the Red coloring can be detected quickly. If heating oil is discovered in the tank, the taxes are due total tank volume to pay back. In addition, the owner is threatened Penalties for tax evasionthat with a Imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine can be punished. In summary, filling up with heating oil in diesel cars is technically possible, but involves risks. Not just the danger of Engine damage is an argument, but also the legal consequences turn the supposed savings trick into a high-risk venture.
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Maria Holler - Maria has been contributing her expertise in the area of "Laws & Legal" to tuningblog.eu since 2014. As a lawyer with a passion for the automotive world, she combines her specialist knowledge with her interest in tuning and vehicle adaptations. She ensures that readers are always informed about the latest legal framework. In her free time, she is intensively involved with legal regulations in road traffic, which makes her an indispensable resource for the tuning community.
