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How do you tell the difference between diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline?

1. Color

Diesel fuel is typically clear or yellow in color, while unleaded gasoline is usually a shade of red, blue, or green.

2. Smell

Diesel fuel has a strong, pungent odor, while unleaded gasoline has a more mild odor.

3. Touch

Diesel fuel feels oily and slippery to the touch, while unleaded gasoline feels more watery.

4. Density

Diesel fuel is more dense than unleaded gasoline, so it weighs more.

5. Freezing Point

Diesel fuel has a lower freezing point than unleaded gasoline so that it doesn't thicken up in cold weather.

6. Boiling Point

Diesel fuel has a higher boiling point than unleaded gasoline so that it doesn't vaporize as easily.