IDI_Journeyman
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Hello oil burners, i wanted to pick some people brains about this topic to finally get a clear answer. What is the safest starting aid to use on a diesel?
Obviously ether is extremely harsh, dry and should only be used in small doses, if at all.
I remember someone saying WD-40 works great because it lubricates as it goes through the engine, but I think WD-40 uses a non flammable formula now.
Lately I have been experimenting with the gas soaked rag trick and it seems to work like a charm, but what kind of damage does it do to the engine?
If anyone has any tricks or products they use as starting aids I would be happy to hear some wisdom.
Obviously ether is extremely harsh, dry and should only be used in small doses, if at all.
I remember someone saying WD-40 works great because it lubricates as it goes through the engine, but I think WD-40 uses a non flammable formula now.
Lately I have been experimenting with the gas soaked rag trick and it seems to work like a charm, but what kind of damage does it do to the engine?
If anyone has any tricks or products they use as starting aids I would be happy to hear some wisdom.