Diesel alternative?

[AlanD]

Filled the Mondeo yesterday, and for the first time got fuel on my hands owing to a leaky coupling at the nozzle/hose coupling.

Smelled and felt pretty much like kerosene/heating oil - which got me thinking.

Can kero be used in diesel engine as an alternative to the usual stuff?

Not something I would willingly do - but in an emergency.....

I've seen some people maintain that diesels will burn anything oily - used chip oil (filtered I would guess), rape seed oil etc etc. I'm waiting for someone to claim they run well on smelly sox

But seriously, I would like informed guidance.

Thanks