Red Fuel
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: SW Montana
Some food for thought.
Red diesel is just non taxed #2. Supposed to be used only for off road purposes only. i.e. farming, mining, etc.
Once in the tank, it will register for many many fill-ups. Unless you flush your tank, you will have the red residue for a long time.
It is illegal to run on the road!!!!
If caught, at least in my home state, they fine you a substantial base fine plus your total mileage divided by average miles per gallon x the fuel tax. Even if they find trace red in you fuel, you pay the tax for all the fuel you have used to date. Can get quite expensive.
Fuel stations here report suspicious fueling to authorities. My builder has a diesel pickup, that has a tank in the back for fueling his on site equipment. He has been stopped several times to check his fuel for red contamination.
Most big fueling depots have video security that would also lend itself to identifying this behavior.
Red diesel is just non taxed #2. Supposed to be used only for off road purposes only. i.e. farming, mining, etc.
Once in the tank, it will register for many many fill-ups. Unless you flush your tank, you will have the red residue for a long time.
It is illegal to run on the road!!!!
If caught, at least in my home state, they fine you a substantial base fine plus your total mileage divided by average miles per gallon x the fuel tax. Even if they find trace red in you fuel, you pay the tax for all the fuel you have used to date. Can get quite expensive.
Fuel stations here report suspicious fueling to authorities. My builder has a diesel pickup, that has a tank in the back for fueling his on site equipment. He has been stopped several times to check his fuel for red contamination.
Most big fueling depots have video security that would also lend itself to identifying this behavior.
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Henniker
I used it once, I wanted to see the power gaines, It is higher sulfer content, it is non emission approved thats why it is for off road use and industrial use(generators) It will not hurt the engine, It actually has more lubricating properties, and has a higher btu content thats why you see more power out of it. But it will be harder to start in the cold weather. Getting into the single numbers here so I havent used it in a while. As stated by jfralph dont get caught using it. So not emissions approved, But the chance of getting pulled over and getting your tank sticked in a pu truck is so minumil. Or however you spell it.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Sewanee, Tennessee
A lot of us down South will be hurting if we travel and get a fuel inspection.
After Katrina, dyed fuel was the only fuel available for awhile. The EPA and the IRS gave an exemption, so long as the excise taxes on the fuel were paid (the fuel seller usually paid them for sales at the pump, farmers can report using their off-road stock on hand on their end of year tax return.)
But I guess some of the states didn't get the word.
After Katrina, dyed fuel was the only fuel available for awhile. The EPA and the IRS gave an exemption, so long as the excise taxes on the fuel were paid (the fuel seller usually paid them for sales at the pump, farmers can report using their off-road stock on hand on their end of year tax return.)
But I guess some of the states didn't get the word.
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Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Utopia
I wouldn't worry, just mention your whole system was dyed because of katrina. As long as they don't find red in your tank.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Sewanee, Tennessee
Originally Posted by Customz
I wouldn't worry, just mention your whole system was dyed because of katrina. As long as they don't find red in your tank.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orting
When I lived in nw montana the feds had a expression for farmers and ranchers running red out on the streets. "Better dead than red" In other words they would fine your *** off and watch every move you made from then on!!
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: tampa florida
I know a couple of people down here running the stuff and I really think the local state gov can care less sometimes..I had a bud who pumped it right into his truck at a station without no worries.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Huntington Indiana
Just don't get in an accident with fuel spill.THEN they really know what you have and then call the hazmat people to clean up the high sulfur fuel and add that cost to the fine. Outch!
