why are they different from each other
dont laugh, im female…tis in my contract not to know these things!
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lols @ contract terms.
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but what is it...
is petrol refined and diesal not? what makes them different
im assuming they are both made from crude oil...no?
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yep both are made from crude iol. The main difference would be the higher carbon contents in diesel.
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yeah… Like I understood that!
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Why male and female are fidderent even both make from mud
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Very Good Question…
Here U go the Technical Details 
Like petrol, diesel fuel is blended from various petroleum components produced in a refinery. However, diesel contains components that have a boiling point range of approximately 200°C to 350°C. Vapour pressure is not an important consideration in the production of diesel, since the fuel does not need to change to a gas in a diesel engine. Diesel engines inject liquid fuel into the cylinder, unlike petrol-powered engines with carburettors. However, temperature can have an effect on the operation of diesel fuel in an engine. At low temperatures, diesel fuel may thicken and restrict the flow of fuel to the cylinder. Oil companies produce diesel blends that are formulated for specific climates and times of the year to prevent problems in cold weather.
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…If used as a fuel, Higher carbon content means that Diesal emits more carbon mono oxide, which increases the polution.
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why is one better than the other?
Golden scorpian, i got confused at the word "technical"
Innocent Smile, i am flabbergasted by your comment although still dont understand what you mean.
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Neither is "better". Each has advantages and disadvantages.
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OKie.. Delete the Word Technical…
Its not that one is better than other… both has its own QUality..
e.g…
Diesel Is more Power ful than Petrol…
BUT.. at the same time… Petrol is more Silent than Diesel…
So it depnds.. What are U using it for …
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Diesel has got more energy per unit. (Good)
Diesel has more sulphur content. (probably Bad)
It's easier to extract Diesel than Gasoline from crude oil. (I hope I'm not wrong here)
Diesel is less volatile than Gasoline (Petrol).
I passed organic chemistry years ago. (Too bad)
The composition of these products may slightly vary in different countires.
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Oi Daisy... I am compelled to make a few points here...
First, don't put down women
Second, try using google :p
Third, its gas not petrol :D
Fourth, don't put down women
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Fifth, in UK GAS is still gas not a liquid.
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Sweetheart, i wouldnt put down women…they are far superior, intelligent, and pretty for that:D
secondly google confused me with long difficult words
thirdly gas is what my cooker runs on..am further befuddled by this
fourthly question to the men.
why do most people go for petrol run cars and not deisel
which one is easier to drive?
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diesel tastes like chocolate and petrol tastes like vanila..hope this clarifies in simple terms
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For me the difference between patrol and diesel is simple:
5 cents per litre ;)
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Diesel only has one pump, petrol/gas has three pump options :roman:
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Octane count.
For more information, please turn to Science & Philosophy forum.
And lazy, have you heard of diesel manufactured from soy?
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i have heard of veg oil driven vehicles but the only one ive seen is a bus thats uses old oil from fish and chip shops
What are octanes?
Mr Abdullah K Im going to taste 'em to find out if its true