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Jun 26, 2004 | 10:51 PM

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johnsdiesel

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It doesn't seem like that much until you consider that it is more than 6 times as much as the regular on-road #2.

Jul 4, 2004 | 06:58 PM

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5moons

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OK, I checked with my local Fuel distributor and he agreed that the farm grade stuff I am using in my tractors has a higher sulpher content, but no one can tell me what a higher sulpher content is going to do to an engine, farm tractor or PSD. Neighbor has about 140,000 on a 7.3 psd, never anything but farm frade diesel and not a single problem. So what's the deal??

Jul 4, 2004 | 07:00 PM

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johnsdiesel

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It won't "hurt" your diesel, it's simply illegal to run on the road and is more polluting to the environment.

Jul 4, 2004 | 07:14 PM

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5moons

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Thanks john, I could not imagine that it would damage the engine, but did not know for sure. I have been using it for years in my tractors, and was a little concerned.

Jul 4, 2004 | 08:44 PM

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jasfaa

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In Washington, off road diesel is labeled HIgh Sulfur content as well as for off road only. I have run it once and the truck seems to run a little better but that could be in my head too.

Jul 4, 2004 | 10:00 PM

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PCaraway

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jasfaa your truck probably did run alil better the c-tanes are higher in off road diesel along with the sulfur.

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Jul 5, 2004 | 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PCaraway

jasfaa your truck probably did run alil better the c-tanes are higher in off road diesel along with the sulfur.

PC

They're the same from everything I've ever read.

Jul 5, 2004 | 08:21 PM

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scottie2hottie

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I'll agree w/ johnsdiesel- the sulfur doesn't increase performance of the fuel whatsoever. I've definitely never noticed a difference, and have been told that their isn't one.
Scott

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At this point...........everyone re-read what they wrote

Jul 5, 2004 | 09:38 PM

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tn mac

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I know a guy who got caught and it cost him 1,500 dollars and his truck impounded, and towed to repair shop and drain the tank. and that cost him another 500.00. not worth it.