Can You Light DIESEL With A Match?! | Ex-Machinery

As we all know, diesel is an easily combustible fluid that should be treated with caution. Smoking at gas stations for example, is prohibited.

But.. is Diesel as flammable as Gasoline? What are the differences? Why is it so hard to light Diesel with a match? Our video shows that it is possible to light diesel with a match, however it takes far longer to ignite as opposed to Gasoline. This is because diesel has a far higher ignition temperature.

Also, why is this man smoking at the gas station talking about diesel not being flammable?
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