Dual fuel generator - does it need gasoline or can it just be run on propane?

   / Dual fuel generator - does it need gasoline or can it just be run on propane? #11  
propane delivers more energy (BTU's per volume than gasoline does)

False! Here's the correct answer:

Propane vs Gasoline vs Diesel BTUs.jpg


What propane does have is a much higher octane than gasoline - over 100. I was able to advance the timing on my old GMC van when running propane to make up for the lower energy per gallon.
 

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