Yes, The EPA has finalized similarly stringent standards for non-road diesel fuel that will be phased in over several years. In California, there is no distinction between on-highway and off-highway diesel fuel. The 2006 California diesel fuel regulation will cover off-highway diesel as well.

Sulfur content, Cetane number (ignition quality), cleanliness, lubricity, low-temperature operability and stability are the diesel fuel requirements of principal concern to you. With the introduction of the 2007 model year, diesel powered vehicles have to meet stringent emissions limits. The equipment used by vehicles to meet those standards depend upon a fuel with very low sulfur content, 15 parts per million (ppm) or less, referred to as Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD).

No. You do not pay the diesel fuel tax when purchasing dyed diesel fuel. However, dyed diesel fuel should only be used to operate vehicles or equipment off-highway. You will be subject to the tax and a penalty if you operate a motor vehicle on a highway in California with dyed diesel fuel in the supply tank. Yes.

On September 9, 1999 I called the local fuel oil supplier to discuss fuels, DOT inspectors, and the perils of having dyed fuel in a tank. Here are the high points: Off road Diesel #2 and fuel oil # 2 differ only in the tax applied at the time of sale. Both are dyed red. The old method of winter treatment using 1 gal of kerosene to 10 gal of diesel can get a driver into trouble unless it is dispensed as clear kerosene from a pump which charges road tax.

You may submit your refund claim and registration application at the same time, though the registration process may slow the handling of the claim. In addition, you will be asked to submit a completed Diesel Questionnaire.

There is no difference between fuel (heating) oil and off road diesel. However, road diesel has lower sulfur and is clear. Heating Oil and off road are dyed.

There is no definition of premium fuel, so the term eally means nothing and is over used by suppliers. For a descrition of the characteristics proposed for "premium diesel" see this Cheveron bulletin. Cummins says that fuel additives are not needed in their engines.

Emissions results do vary between engines and test equipment, but in our tests on an early 80's VW turbodiesel, opacity (which is used as an indicator of particulate emissions) was reduced by about 50%, compared to premium diesel fuel. Other EPA regulated emissions were about the same for all the fuels tested. Power was equal to premium diesel that test. We find no difference power while driving, between diesel and SVO/WVO, as long as the filter is clean and the SVO is heated.

Yes. Our highway tow bowsers can be lifted and moved using the four lifting eyes on the sides of the tank.

Yes. Our range of highway towable diesel / gas oil bowsers have successfully passed the rigorous U.N. approval process, meaning they can be transported full of fuel on the highway (providing the driver has the necessary training - see below).

Well, you could mix it yourself (as mentioned earlier), but there is a company in California called Aero Dyne who sells pre mixed diesel in small, or large quantities for a very reasonable price--and how I wish I could buy their fuel here :-(

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Ultra Low sulfur diesel fuels (less than 15 ppm) are required by federal regulations for 2007 model year highway vehicles to ensure that these vehicles will meet emissions standards to improve the quality of the air we breathe. In California, other properties of vehicular diesel fuel are also controlled to help reduce smog.

YES. The FUEL OPTIMISER also offers substantial savings and a drastic reduction in NO emissions and soot.

The basic formula is equal parts ether, castor oil and kerosene plus 2% Amyl Nitrate or Isopropyl Nitrate (IPN) ignition improver. Depending on the engine, you can vary this. Stick to the above formula for a vintage diesel. But with a modern diesel like the Irvine 40D or 20D you can drop the oil content to as low as 20%. Take the ether content up to 35%, add the ignition improver and the balance is kerosene.

Diesel fuel quality is declining throughout the world, and we expect the trend to continue. In fact, a recent survey suggests that 70% of diesel fuel sold at service stations does not meet the SAE standard for diesel fuel lubricity. The three leading factors are: - crude oil sources, - refining techniques, and - blending techniques.

YES. The FUEL SAVER also offers substantial savings and a drastic reduction in NO emissions and soot.

This depends on the amount of fuel being transported. To transport a road legal container with a capacity under 1000 litres, a general understanding of the ADR 'Carriage of Dangerous Goods' regulations is required. The driver should be aware of equipment and vehicle marking requirements and also be aware of emergency procedures to follow in the event of an accident.

Since diesel tractor engines work off high pressure, if air gets into the fuel line (like when you run out of fuel) the tractor may no longer want to start up. (If you do not see smoke when you crank the engine, you probably have air in the line which is preventing the fuel from getting to the engine.

Yes. It has been proven that the Tadger will complement any type of additive or bio-diesel. The Tadgers' performance is enhanced as the quality of the fuel is enhanced.