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Can I use gasoline engine oil in my diesel car and vice versa?

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Gasoline and diesel engines operate according to different engineering principles and burn completely different fuels. Gasoline engines require a volatile, high octane fuel whereas diesel engines run on a low octane and relatively low volatility fuel. Gasoline engines usually operate at higher temperatures and because of their composition and the high temperatures produce entirely different combustion products than does diesel fuel operation.
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How Hard Is It To Switch From a Front Car Garage To a Side Car Garage And Vice Versa?

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Usually this is not hard to do. The most important consideration is the structure and the beam that spans across the garage. Depending on the current design of the garage doors and windows, the structure may need to be changed when the door is relocated. Contact our technical support department by phone or e-mail to discuss this type of change with one of our representatives.
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Can I use a liquid SCA in either a gasoline or diesel engine with no coolant filter?

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Yes. However we do recommend the use of an additive free filter on all coolant systems to remove all solid and liquid contamination. Coolant system maintenance should always be done as a complete package to be most effective.
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Can scientists use animal stem cells in humans and vice versa?

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We are unaware of experiments that place animal stem cells into humans. Research studies are ongoing where human stem cells are placed into animals. However, the studies are only experimental and they are performed under strict regulation by the participating institution. The facts gained from these experiments will provide valuable information for future therapies using stems cells. Hopefully, these experiments will pave the way for getting stem cells to the bedside of patients.
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Can I use a Canadian car seat in the United States, or vice versa?

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It's best to check with the manufacturer of your child seat. Generally, Canadian standards are a little stricter than American standards, so you could probably use a Canadian child seat in America, but not necessarily the other way around. Again, it's best to check with the manufacturer.
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How does a diesel engine differ from a gasoline one?

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Because of the type of fuel as well as the design of the engine itself, a diesel engine operates at lower internal temperatures. This helps lengthen the lifespan of the engine block. In addition, there are no spark plugs and associated ignition parts, which reduces maintenance. A diesel engine also has fewer moving parts, which also helps increase engine life as well as reduce maintenance. And, diesel fuel is often less expensive at the pump than gasoline.
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Which engine oil do you recommend for my diesel?

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Many of you inquire about selecting the "best" for your truck. I hear a lot of questions like, "How about Mobil 1 or the Castrol Syntec synthetic lubricants?" Good intentions, but these oils are not blended to meet the requirements of a diesel. The API (American Petroleum Institute) "donut" rating for both oils is CD. Note the first letter "C" stands for compression engine (a diesel). The "D" is the specification test the oil was tested at and was able to pass.
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Where is the oil filter for the diesel engine?

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The ETQ diesel engines use a oil strainer instead of an oil filter. The oil strainer is located on the far lower left of the speed governor on the engine. Its usually black and looks like another oil dipstick, but slightly different. Please refer to the owners manual for an illustration of where the fuel strainer is. The fuel strainer should be cleaned every time a oil change is performed.
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Can You Link To My Site And Vice Versa?

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Can I use Biofuel in my existing home heating oil burner or diesel engine?

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Biofuel can be operated in any diesel engine or home heating oil burner with little or no impact to the fuel system. Biofuel has a solvent effect, which may release deposits that have accumulated over time. In the beginning, it may be necessary to change the filters which may become clogged from these deposits.
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What kind of engine oil should i use in my diesel generator?

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For optimum performance always use 15W40 oil or Delo 400 oil. Conventional or synthetic oils are both fine to use. Note: Although some of the generators ask to use 10W30 on the stickers above the unit, ALWAYS USE 15W40 GRADE OIL FOR BEST RESULTS.
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Question: What Are The Advantages Of A Diesel Engine Over A Gasoline Engine?

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Diesel engines are much better suited for constant-duty stationary use than gasoline powered engines. Over 80% of all industrial equipment worldwide is powered by diesel engines. Generators are a prime example. Any industrial generator designed for longevity and constant-duty use is diesel powered. The armed forces also use diesel almost exclusively because men’s lives depend on their equipment. Conversely, Gasoline engines require convection (air movement) to operate efficiently.
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Will Ferox work as well in a gasoline engine as it will in a diesel engine?

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Ferox works on the chemical level of the combustion process and therefore works in exactly the same way regardless of the type of liquid or solid fuel in which it is used. For more information on this visit the Technical Bulletin, (Combustion Chemistry, 12 February 1997).
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How does it relate to gasoline or diesel storage?

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Hydrogen has more energy per weight, but less energy per volume than any other fuel. One kilogram of hydrogen has approximately the same amount of energy as one gallon of gasoline. Hydrogen is ideal for use in jet airplanes because it is so light. Jet airplanes that use hydrogen require larger fuel tanks, but, because hydrogen is so light, the wings can be smaller, the engines less powerful and the number of passengers can be increased.
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Can I use FP60 without LC20 or vice versa?

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Of course you can. However both products is designed to work synergistically together to keep the engine clean. FP60 cleans the upper combustion chamber while LC20 works in the lower crankcase.
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In which cases do I have to use "IF" instead of "WHEN" and vice versa?

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What's the difference between these two sentences? Mary's been a teacher for 20 years. Mary taught for 20 years. I'm not sure why and where do I have to use ''a'' in front of these (and simular examples,if you can tell me the rule): He has already discovered many a blues man. Which option is correct: What time have they arrived? Or what time did they arrive? Is there any difference in meaning? Thanks a lot for the help.
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Can I use biodiesel in my existing diesel engine?

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Any diesel engine can operate on Biodiesel with no modification to the engine. Older vehicles often must have their fuel lines changed from natural rubber to synthetic rubber hoses. Using B20 (a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel) requires no precautions before use. If you want to use a blend higher than B20, such as B99.9, you will need to be aware of a few precautions before proceding. B100 is compatible will ALL diesel engines as long a few precautions are taken.
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What are the advantages of earmuffs over earplugs and vice versa?

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Earmuffs are easier to use correctly, and therefore provide attenuation that is much closer to the laboratory derived NRR. Earplugs are hard or sometimes very hard to insert correctly, and therefore often do not provide the same attenuation in the field, as they do in the laboratory. This is the reason that NIOSH recommends different de-ratings for earplugs and earmuffs. You can read more about this subject by clicking on this link.
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How can an MSVC program call a MinGW DLL, and vice versa?

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Assume we have a testdll.h, testdll.c, and testmain.c. In the first case, we will compile testdll.c with MinGW, and let the MSVC-compiled testmain call it. You should use gcc -shared -o testdll.dll testdll.c \ to produce the DLL and DEF files. MSVC cannot use the MinGW library, but since you have already the DEF file you may easily produce one by the Microsoft LIB tool: lib /machine:i386 /def:testdll.def Once you have testdll.lib, it is trivial to produce the executable with MSVC: cl testmain.
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Can I have marble on the onyx faucets and vice versa?

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The lever handled marble series is cut in a larger, heavier size than the lever handled onyx series. Phylrich receives these stones pre-cut and pre-polished from Italy.
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Is Dell better than Gateway (or vice versa)?

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No - Dell and Gateway are the top both top level computer manufacters, and both have special agreements with WVU, so it's a matter of preference. In terms of service and support, Dell has a slight upper hand. All Dell machines that the TSC recommends have a 3 year, Next Business Day, Onsite warranty, and the laptops have the additional CompleteCare coverage. Gateway's warranty is 3 years as well, but the coverage is limited.
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Will the car be available in a Petrol or a diesel engine ?

Mahindra Renault
The car will be available in both Petrol & Diesel variants. We will disclose product details at a later date but our models will definitely offer additional value compared to competition.With regards to Parts and Service availability our objective is to not only provide parts at a reasonable price but also service the customer requirement at his doorstep. In order to support such a system we have a wide & strong network of Mahindra Scorpio dealers, Part Stockists, Part Retailers.
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What car should I buy-- Gasoline? Diesel? Hybrid? or Electric?

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Depending on your price range, your location and your needs your new or used car choice is not an easy one. For new cars, start your research at the newly posted website of the Department of Energy. Go to "Fuel Economy" for more information. The federal government does give some tax credits for Hybrid gasoline-electric, diesel, battery-electric, alternative fuel, and fuel cell vehicles. Go to "Energy Star" for more on tax breaks for new cars.
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Why do you need an engine oil in your car?

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Neutralises acids and other harmful chemicals formed in the combustion process to prevent rust and corrosion
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When and how do I check the engine oil in my car?

Veloil Company Limited.
It is generally suggested that you check your oil level on a monthly basis. More often if you travel a lot or burn/leak abnormal amounts of oil. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it with a clean paper or cloth towel, and then replace it firmly back into its engine cavity.
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Can I use synthetic oil in my engine?

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Yes, synthetic oil is acceptable -be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Do not use synthetic oil during the break-in period. API ratings change from time-to-time. The American Petroleum Institute publishes a list of ratings. It includes current and obsolete ratings and informs you which ratings can be used in place of others. The link to this web page is http://api-ep.api.org/filelibrary/Guidechart2002.pdf
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What's involved when importing/exporting a car from the US to Canada or Vice Versa?

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You can find information for either scenario at the US Customs Importing/Exporting Web Site or the Canadian Customs Web Site.
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Can I use gasoline to thin out my veggie oil?

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Gosh, NO, unless your vehicle manual states that it is ok to do so! We have read of people and even SVO companies suggesting the use of gas to thin out veggie oil. What they don't know is that this can ruin both your engine and injector pump. Many injection pump manufacturers will tell you to never use gasoline or any alcohol (such as ethanol) mixed fuels with their pumps. To do so will EAT OUT THE SEALS.
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