diesel vapors due not ignite like gasoline does. Also diesel has a totally different smell.
A person can tell the difference between diesel and petrol by the smell. Diesel is going to smell more like oil. Gasoline smells more like vinegar.
Asif you are breathing in a poison that harms your lungs and breath ! )
A certain smell, such as violets and roses or even diesel perfume A certain smell, such as violets and roses or even diesel perfume
Diesel fuel smells the same as home heating oil.
If a car begins to smell like rotten eggs and then starts acting like it has bad gas, it may have been filled with the wrong type of fuel. This smell is common when diesel fuel is burned.
I kmow this sounds stupid most likely it is at least one cracked injector sleve. Stick your finger in the cooling system water when it is not hot bet it has diesel in it also it will smell of diesel.
By the smell is the easiest way.
By smell. Each has a distinctive smell that is easily recognized.
Yes! it does! Even with the engine warmed the smell is still very noticeable. It is related to the feedstock used, if oil-based feedstock is used then it will smell like "french fries". If the feedstock is animal-based fat then it will smell like "pork" or "beef". At least on my 1.9 TDi with catalytic converter.
Most definitely.
Your fuel system might have a leak if the strong smell is similar to the smell of refuelling. Or the exhaust might have a leak allowing fumes to get in the cab with you. Diesel fuel has a strong oder if burnt in a rich mixture an in under hard acceleration.