Off Road Diesel

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Basics

  • Diesel Fuel that has a Dye Added to show that it is not being used for “Road Use” and thus not taxed
  • Can be cheaper, although especially if filling Safety Cans etc it may not be worth the risk of someone accidentally filling up a Vehicle, then if you get pulled over etc being fines etc
  • It USED TO contain higher amounts of Sulfur (in the days before ULSD vs now where even Bunker Fuel / Sixth Oil has reduced/no Sulfur)
    • Luckily this is no longer an issue (at least in the USA/EU, add checking other areas’ standards to the to-do list)

Potential Impact of Dye on Combustion

  • To Do:
    • Look up what dye is used
    • Depending on that try and do the stoic + see combustion products
    • Also any deposits after Accelerated Aging Tests / other concerns?

Internal Links

  • Fuel Alcohol
    • Some Non-Drinking Alcohols are Dyed in a Similar Manner

External Links