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Off road diesel is colored usually red tint and has no highway taxes in the price other than that there is no difference It should be noted that if you are considering using off-road diesel in your pick-up or other on-road vehicles, DON'T. It is highly illegal and if you get caught there will be harsh fines and penalties.
Generally the above answer is correct. I would only add that off road fuel, no 2 oil, or home heating oil will power your engine fine. If you do in fact have an off road use for your vehicle such as farming, then it is perfectly acceptable to use this fuel. One caveat is that is certain states like New York. The state requires you to purchase on road fuel and pay the tax up front. Even if you use the vehicle exclusively off road. You are supposed to file for a rebate the end of the year, but since most people don't bother the state makes a fortune.
To further expound on the taxes The Federal tax on diesel is $.24 a gallon, The state tax varies by state but NY state charges 22.65 cents per gallon highway tax and 8 cents per gallon sales tax. So New Yorkers are paying over $.54 cents a gallon is taxes.
It is very common for State DOT officers and certain state's police to syringe fuel from trucks at safety checks and weigh stations. This is to ensure that truckers are using the correct fuel and paying the correct taxes on it. These fuel checks are also found at certain state's large farm and agriculture shows, as it is very common practice for farmers to use off road fuel in their trucks. Technically they must have ON road fuel when they travel over public highways. Certain states like Maryland, the state police are empowered to conduct random checks of diesel vehicles.
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The law is similar in the UK - about the only road vehicles legally allowed to use red diesel on the roads, are agricultural and I think forestry. It is illegal in all other vehicles from private cars to HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicles).
The tax system on road fuel in the UK is compound: a Customs & Excise duty on the fuel, then Value Added Tax (VAT - a European Union invention that produces a complex chain of tax and refund from manufacturer to user) on top of the already-taxed fuel! One result is that the profit margin on road fuel is so poor that many small, independent garages no longer sell it, and many have gone out of business altogether.
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Does off road diesel smoke more than regular diesel?
Off road diesel is dyed but otherwise the same as highway diesel. The difference is in the tax. Highway diesel has a road tax on it
What is the difference in off road diesel and on road other than color?
The primary difference between off-road diesel (also known as dyed diesel) and on-road diesel is the presence of a dye that indicates the fuel is not subject to federal and state taxes, making it cheaper for agricultural and construction equipment use. Additionally, off-road diesel often has a higher sulfur content compared to on-road diesel, which must meet stricter emissions standards. This difference in composition allows off-road diesel to be used in vehicles not designed for highway travel, while on-road diesel is formulated for use in vehicles that operate on public roads.
What is the difference between highway and subway?
the highway is a road and a subway is a tunnel
What is the difference between marine diesel and highway vehicle diesel?
It depends. Legally, marine diesel is considered an off-road diesel. This means two things: it is permitted to have a higher sulfur content (although in practice, high-sulfur diesel is becoming less common, so chemically it may be the same); and secondly, marine diesel must contain red dye. The reason for this is you do not have to pay road-use tax on off road or marine diesel. It is illegal to run off-road diesel in a vehicle on the highway. If you were suspected of doing this, your fuel filter would provide tell-tale evidence because it filters out the dye.
What is the difference between a highway and an expressway?
Any road may be a highway, an Interstate is larger and usually funded by a federal government
What is the difference between a Parkway and a highway?
A Parkway is a thoroughfare with side strips planted with grass or trees. A Highway is just a main road between towns and cities
Can you use off road diesel in your 2001 Ford F-350?
The only difference between "road" diesel and "off-road" diesel is a dye used to tell them apart, chemically they're the same. It's not legal to use "off-road" diesel for road vehicles because road taxes have not been paid on it. Yes the off-road(RED) diesel will work in your truck. Here in California if you are caught running it on the highway ,the first offense is $10,000.00 fine. Keep in mind that off road fuel also does not have some of the additives you would get from a branded fuel at a station. I would add some to keep your injectors and other parts clean and working properly.
Can you put off road diesel in a 2011 VW diesel?
You don't want to. Not only will it eventually have bad effects on your motor, but it's also illegal to use off-road diesel in a highway diesel motor.
Does on road diesel weigh more than off road diesel fuel?
No. The only difference is a red dye added to off-road diesel to denote non-taxable use.
What is off road diesel?
Diesel used in non road vehicles like tractors and heavy equipment. It is dyed red and is illegal to use in highway vehicles like trucks.
Will off road diesel harm a 2007 5 liter cummins?
Off road diesel is just regular diesel colored with a dye to show that highway use taxes have not been payed on it.So as long as it is the proper ultra low sulphur fuel it will not harm the engine.It is also highly illegal to use it in an on road vehicle.Off road diesel is just regular diesel colored with a dye to show that highway use taxes have not been payed on it.So as long as it is the proper ultra low sulphur fuel it will not harm the engine.It is also highly illegal to use it in an on road vehicle.
What is the difference between red diesel and normal diesel?
Red diesel is a type of diesel fuel that has a red dye added to it for tax purposes, indicating that it is intended for off-road use only, such as in agriculture or construction. Normal diesel, on the other hand, is used for on-road vehicles and is subject to higher taxation. The chemical composition of red diesel is the same as normal diesel.
