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? French for Diesel

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MikeB_374236518

I manged in the past to understand lead free petrol in France and Spain but what is diesel called in both countries and does it come out of a black hose as in this country?
 
Diesel or gasoil.

Hose colours vary but they are usually clearly labelled at the trigger end.

As in the UK Regular Diesel and Premium diesel are available:

BP Ultimate.

Shell V-Power.

Total Excellium etc.

But beware unleaded is also available with these labels, however, these are called "Essence".
 
In both coutries diesel used to be called gasoil or gazoil or something like it, but "diesel" is becoming more widespread.

In spain pumps sometimes showed gazoil a and gazoil B with one much cheaper than the other. I think the cheaper is basically kesosene / parrafin or perhaps TVO - either way NOT a good idea for a modern diesel engine.

Don't rely on hose colours.

Both countries have "premium" diesel but I have no idea whether this is worth the extra cost - any experts out there ?
 
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