My gramps worked in an bush sawmill in emerald vic.
Mixing diesel fuel an roof paint.
Stir until the liquids are mixed thoroughly.
Which made the farmers rather happy.
Can you still drive it.
I have half a tank left with fppf total power in it and am wanting to add a summer additive to the untreated fuel when i top off i have a feeling all the additives out there are all mixable with each other but wasn t 100 sure thoughts.
It performed much like creosote did to preserve posts.
Measure out the boiled linseed oil and diesel in the proportions by volume of 1 to 10.
Twas also used as a lubricant on the saws n bearings cos used oil s a definite no no on bearings and diesel wasa cheaper than good oil at the time.
However back then many farmers weren t quite environmentally conscious.
What should you do.
Diesel was used on timber structures sheds equipment all made of saplings as both a preservative and to stave of the undergrowth regrowth.
Pour the diesel into the metal container followed by the linseed oil.
Many also used diesel fuel mixed with the motor oil as they believed it assisted in preventing the posts from rotting.
Place the container diesel linseed oil and dye or tar in a well ventilated area.
Has anyone run into issues mixing diesel additives.
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