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Yes, diesel will float on top of water. This is because the petrol will weigh less than the water will weigh, therefore it will float on top of the heavier substance.

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Yes, diesel fuel is heavier than water. Water has a density of 1 gram per cubic centimeter, while diesel fuel has a density of about 0.85-0.90 grams per cubic centimeter. This means that diesel fuel will sink in water.

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no oil is lighter then water (not as dens) fuel is lighter then water so i would say the ingreedience combined wouldn't make it heavier

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