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Different types of diesel

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TravR1, Feb 10, 2020.

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  1. Feb 10, 2020 #1
    TravR1

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    So I hear the tractor and reefer selections on the pump give you different diesel. I read earlier today the reefer fuel is actually a red shade. I haven't noticed that, but OK.

    So I'm curious what the differences are between tractor and reefer diesel. Not that I would put reefer in the tractor fuel tank, but IF I did, would it work?
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2020 #2
    Chinatown

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    I think reefer fuel is taxed differently.
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2020 #3
    MACK E-6

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    Didn’t realize you could run off road fuel in a reefer, but that makes sense.
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2020 #4
    PE_T

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    Red-dyed diesel is off-road diesel that can legally be used for the reefer, not the truck. Most trucking companies, especially OTR, will use the same diesel for truck and reefer. They’re reimbursed for the taxed reefer fuel when they file their taxes.
     
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  7. Feb 10, 2020 #5
    kemosabi49

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    It is all usld diesel. Red dyed fuel is for off road use and no highway taxes are collected on its sale. Best not to get caught with it in your truck tanks.
     
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  8. Feb 10, 2020 #6
    Cat sdp

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    You hear wrong.... it comes out of the same storage tank at the fuel stop. But it’s taxed differently.
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2020 #7
    TravR1

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    So the diesel is dyed just for tax purposes? They are otherwise exactly the same? I was just wondering any technical differences? I'm not planning on putting reefer in my tractor tanks. Just asking for education
     
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    AModelCat

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    Same stuff. The dye is just for identification. The wrong person sees dyed fuel in your truck tank you're in trouble.
     
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  11. Feb 10, 2020 #9
    Cat sdp

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    Yes fuel that isn’t taxed gets red dye injected into it at the loading rack. But it’s exactly the same ulsd ......
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2020 #10
    TravR1

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    Thanks!
     
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