Can I use Diesel in an Oil Furnace?

jpsum · 05-03-2009, 07:57 PM

OK. I just got my offer accepted on my soon to be first home. My next step is to get the house inspected. The house has an oil furnace with an empty tank. Getting the oil truck to come out usually has a min. of 100 - 150 gallon requirement. I have been doing a lot of research online regarding the question of using diesel from the pump, but I'm still not sure if it is ok. 80% of the posting online says yes, and about 20% says no.

I'm afriad to burn down the house and be responsible for it because I put 5 gallon of diesel in the tank. What do you guys think? Have anyone here tried it with success?

silvergray545 · 05-03-2009, 08:01 PM

Call that company that made your furnace and ask them. That's the safest way to find out.

yomama69 · 05-03-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

OK. I just got my offer accepted on my soon to be first home. My next step is to get the house inspected. The house has an oil furnace with an empty tank. Getting the oil truck to come out usually has a min. of 100 - 150 gallon requirement. I have been doing a lot of research online regarding the question of using diesel from the pump, but I'm still not sure if it is ok. 80% of the posting online says yes, and about 20% says no.

I'm afriad to burn down the house and be responsible for it because I put 5 gallon of diesel in the tank. What do you guys think? Have anyone here tried it with success?

The home inspector can probably tell you it would be okay.

Good luck with the inspection and welcome to home ownership.

alpine335i · 05-03-2009, 09:12 PM

You can use diesel.

lauer87 · 05-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Make sure you use off-road diesel, its un-taxed, and hence much cheaper.

jpsum · 05-03-2009, 11:36 PM

Thanks guys.

Chewyjr15 · 05-04-2009, 12:04 AM

yes +1 on red die diesel much cheaper.

blue2fire · 05-04-2009, 03:59 AM

Congratulations!

ejheverest · 05-04-2009, 09:06 AM

+1 on offroad diesel, we have used it for the last 2 winters up in New England. Make sure you check/change your fuel filter if you are unsure the quality of the fuel.

jpsum · 05-04-2009, 06:30 PM

Thanks again, guys.

UncleWede · 05-05-2009, 10:39 AM

He just wants to be able to check the furnace before buying, so at this point the filter isn't an issue.

jpsum · 05-05-2009, 09:31 PM

OK. Just convinced the seller to fill the tank for me!!!

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alpine335i Captain 45 Rep 687 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 6MT, 08 e90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY iTrader: (2)	You can use diesel. __________________ 2008 Alpine White E92 ///M3
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lauer87 Lieutenant 8 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Make sure you use off-road diesel, its un-taxed, and hence much cheaper.
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jpsum Major 288 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	Thanks guys.
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ejheverest First Lieutenant 29 Rep 395 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mass, NH, Maine, Virginia iTrader: (0)	+1 on offroad diesel, we have used it for the last 2 winters up in New England. Make sure you check/change your fuel filter if you are unsure the quality of the fuel. __________________ SOLD......E90 SG, ColdWeather Pckg, Sport Pckg, Logic7,H R Sports, Rogue Ikon, M sport shift knob/boot
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jpsum Major 288 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	Thanks again, guys.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18525 Rep 9,432 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	He just wants to be able to check the furnace before buying, so at this point the filter isn't an issue.
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jpsum Major 288 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	OK. Just convinced the seller to fill the tank for me!!!
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