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Originally Posted by NH2112
The problem with propane is that it has FAR fewer BTU/unit than diesel fuel (approx. 60% as much), and it uses oxygen that would otherwise combine with diesel and produce more heat (energy.) In a turbocharged engine oxygen availability isn't an issue, and what propane does there is cause almost all the injected diesel fuel to burn. Typically only about 80-85% of the diesel fuel injected burns, propane injection pushes that to 95% or better.
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Makes sense that propane would use MORE oxygen than just diesel fuel..I replied before I finished my morning shot of mud.... 
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