2007-01-14 06:49:31 · 4 answers · asked by Victoria P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That's hard to say, not knowing what the kerosene tank is for, or knowing what the oil's to be used for. Generally, if it's just personal storage, and you'll always know what's there, and if there's not more than a light film of kerosene in an "empty" tank, then the minor residue should not hurt the oil. I've used empty kerosene cans for automotive gasoline, with no harmful effects. With petroleum products, minor contamination is rarely a problem. If you are talking about fuel for heating, then a trace amount of kerosene mixed with heating oil isn't going to hurt a thing. If it's used oil, for future disposal, then likewise, there's no problem. The two getting mixed is not going to cause an explosive chemical reaction or anything, if that's your concern. But it's always good practice to label the tank as to what's in it now.
2007-01-14 07:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you do something to completely remove the kerosene and it's fumes. It will mess with the oil.
2007-01-14 06:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never put fuels in containers designated for other types of fuels. Mixing them may cause serious problems. Containers are color, type, or labeled for ease of identification if there is a problem and should be used only for their own purpose.
2007-01-14 07:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by Travis W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about heating oil or motor?
2007-01-15 03:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋