Oil tank - fill with boiler not connected (yet)?

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Well, I finally got to the bottom of the problem:smiley2: It seems that, according to this supplier, a disconnected tank means I'm highly likely to be using heating oil to fuel my car:uhoh2: No point arguing otherwise - but they've lost a potential customer for good...

As its a totally new system, I assume you ordered Kerosine?
You should ask the heating oil supplier how does Kerosine work on a modern Diesel engine? :smile:
Also ask them why having an oil line not yet connected to oil tank is any different to just pumping the oil out via the lid on the top of the tank using these manual, or electrical pumps easily got, or just a simple syphon hose you can buy?
But the most obvious thing they forget is the oil line could have been connected to the boiler, but also had a tee off to a valve!!!!!

 

[S80]

As its a totally new system, I assume you ordered Kerosine?
You should ask the heating oil supplier how does Kerosine work on a modern Diesel engine? :smile:
Also ask them why having an oil line not yet connected to oil tank is any different to just pumping the oil out via the lid on the top of the tank using these manual, or electrical pumps easily got, or just a simple syphon hose you can buy?
But the most obvious thing they forget is the oil line could have been connected to the boiler, but also had a tee off to a valve!!!!!

Indeed! I did consider arguing that kind of stuff, but soon realised I'd be wasting my breath. They are of course entitled to their opinion - as I am to take my custom elsewhere!

 

[joni os]

For the avoidance of doubt, Kerosene, 28 sec, will not work in a modern diesel engine although a small quantity was sometimes mixed with diesel to avoid waxing in cold weather.
Gas Oil, 35 sec, might be suitable for diggers and dumpers on site but does not contain the additives necessary for long term performance of modern eco friendly engines.