? French for Diesel

[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?

 

[Rod_5041370]

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".

 

[MikeB_374236518]

Thanks for the reply Rod, is that just in France, is Spain similar?

 

[RayS]

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 ?