Will a match ignite diesel?

Will a match ignite diesel?

01-10-2006, 08:25 PM

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BrianJ

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Will a match ignite diesel?

As the title states, if you take a match to diesel fuel, will it ignite? This question came up in the "Theft Deterrent" thread in the 3rd Gen section. I remember a post on here last year about leaving the truck running while re-fueling where members stated that diesel will not ignite with a spark or match as gasoline will.

I was of the thought that diesel (in a puddle on the ground or in an open container) will not ignite just from a spark or match. Am I completely off base and will it ignite?

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