#2 Diesel VS #2 Heating Fuel

TTTTTT · May 9, 2012

I am sure this question has come up a few times but could'nt see any recent thread. I am switching to Nat. gas for my home from oil and have about 600 l. of freash #2 home heating fuel worth about $600 these days. Doing some interent research and other forums, the concensus was that they are identical except for the dye thats added for tax reasons, and often they come from the same tanker and the dye is added on site. Thats what i have read..............so whats the feeling out there. i would be using it in a newer direct injection diesel engine for my tractor.

Should raise some interesting comment for and against.

Thx Dave

aczlan · May 9, 2012

You are in Canada, so I would call your supplier and ask them what went into your tank. In the US it is pretty much guaranteed to be ULSD.

Aaron Z

wawajake · May 9, 2012

In Northern Ontario here..........I have been using the red dyed " heating oil" cheaper stuff for two years now in my Kubota .I get it from the small town gas station in five gallon containers like many of the other farmers in my area do.

Sulpher content is still same "low" that is required.

Foxtrot08 · May 9, 2012

Chances are it's ULSD.

Ask whoever you bought it from last, for an MSDS to make sure it's not cut with Solvents..

TTTTTT · May 9, 2012

Thanks for the replies. Comes from a reputable supplier so i'm not worried about the quality. Plan to store it treated with conditioner in a 1300 l. fuel tank with proper filters etc.. Sounds like it should be a go. I hate to give away the fuel if I can use it.

Dave

crazyal · May 9, 2012

You will want to treat it with an additive that will keep it from gelling in the winter. Maybe it's different up there but around here #2 heating oil is stored inside the home (usually in the basement). If it can't then the furnace is converted to burn kerosene. It would be a good idea to get an anti gel additive that is also a lubricant.

pacerron · May 9, 2012

TTTTTT said:
Thanks for the replies. Comes from a reputable supplier so i'm not worried about the quality. Plan to store it treated with conditioner in a 1300 l. fuel tank with proper filters etc.. Sounds like it should be a go. I hate to give away the fuel if I can use it.

Dave

In Ohio my distributor has always said the diesel supreme I have delivered is the same as home heating oil. I asked about additives for tractor use, which is what I use it for, and he has always said they take care of additives and me adding more is just a waste of money.
Canada may be different but I doubt if too many folks up there would stand for home heating oil that clogged their furnaces in cold weather.
How often have you had fuel oil left over in your tank and used it the next cold season to heat your home? Any problems?

Ductape · May 9, 2012

Around here, they are the same except for the dye. This comes from a friend who hauls the stuff for a living. As has been stated..... might be a good idea to add some Power Service or equivalent, to treat it for winter temps.

Johnp33 · May 9, 2012

I would definitely contact your supplier and ask?
I thought home heating fuel oil was #1, I could be wrong.
I would mix it with #2 fuel. I costs nothing to ask.