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Old 14th September 2013 | 18:30
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For older diesel engines (with distributor pump & dumb injectors) 100:1 Avtur/engine oil works fine. How it would affect a modern common rail, if at all, I wouldn't like to say.

Some engines can be a problem to start if they have been cold soaked on this concoction though..

Last edited by TRC; 14th September 2013 at 18:38. Reason: added the cold starting bit
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