High sulfur fuel

[NIXON]

A local gas station sells "high sulfur " off road fuel . Is the "high sulfur " rating comparing it to the ULSD fuels now on the market,or,is it truly a high sulfur fuel ?

 

[Z-Michigan]

Prior to fall 2006 most on-road diesel was "low sulfur" which I believe was 500pm. Now we have ULSD which is 15ppm I believe.

The older fuel, which may still be allowed for offroad use like farming, was I believe 5000ppm - 10 times more than what had been allowed on-road in the early 2000's. It probably won't cause a problem in a tractor that has no emissions system (most don't even if made today) but I would read your owner's manual to see if there are any fuel restrictions. I would guess that the "high sulfur" fuel is in fact at this very lax requirement, and not just at the 500ppm requirement for LSD. Is it significantly cheaper?

 

[NIXON]

Is it significantly cheaper?

To be honest, I never looked at the price I was wondering if it was compatible with My tractor first (L3130) . If so,then I'll look at the price .

 

[Z-Michigan]

I believe the L3130 uses indirect injection, which is not very finicky about fuel. It should be compatible. However, unless it's a lot cheaper, I personally would use LSD or ULSD instead.

 

[SkyPup]

Now, Off Road High Sulfur Red Dye Diesel #2 is 500ppm max.

This is the same as On Road #2 Diesel was before the switch to ULSD.

Of course, ULSD is 15ppm sulfur max.

Any contaminated and/or adulterated ULSD is simply sold as Off Road Diesel #2.