Described herein is a diluting agent comprising: (a) an ether with 2 to 8 carbon atoms; and (b) a non-polar hydrocarbon with 2 to 30 carbon atoms, for diluting viscous oil, for instance bitumen. As one example, the diluting agent may be di-methyl ether and propane. The dilution may be in situ or at surface.
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