Off road diesel

keving · Jul 3, 2006

Just wondering if there is any negative issues utilizing the tax free diesel. The warning on the pump says that it could have sulpher greater than 500ppm. Obviously the upside is the 70 cents per gallon savings. But if the downside is engine issues...forget it!

BTW, the diesel is for my new 5030 HSTC. I have right about 20 fun working hours on it and can't wait to put more!!!

I appreciate your input,

KG

Doc_Bob · Jul 3, 2006

keving said:
Just wondering if there is any negative issues utilizing the tax free diesel. The warning on the pump says that it could have sulpher greater than 500ppm. Obviously the upside is the 70 cents per gallon savings. But if the downside is engine issues...forget it!

More frequent oil changes.
enjoy the money.
Bob

monkeymonk · Jul 4, 2006

I use it ALL the time in my L48. NO problem...........even in my off road truck.

more oil changes????

cp1969 · Jul 4, 2006

monkeymonk said:
...more oil changes????

That's right. More sulfur in the fuel means more sulfuric acid in your crankcase.

JerryG · Jul 4, 2006

keving said:
Just wondering if there is any negative issues utilizing the tax free diesel. The warning on the pump says that it could have sulpher greater than 500ppm. Obviously the upside is the 70 cents per gallon savings. But if the downside is engine issues...forget it!
KG

If there were any major problems, every farmer of an size wouldn't be using it. Go ahead and use it.

MadReferee · Jul 4, 2006

In another couple of months it won't make a bit of difference anyway. LSD or S500 or fuel with >500 ppm of sulphur is going the same way as the dinosaurs. It will be disappearing.

Since today the big refineries cannot by law make it any more only the small refineries will be making it. This means supply will be extremely limited for the next 2 years when it will be discontinued altogether. I would expect the price to increase accordingly, even without the federal tax.

Everyone will be using ULSD. That's a fact and everyone better start to realize it. Older machinery should be using an additive to insure proper lubrication.

California residents have no choice. As of September 1 you can only buy ULSD.

cp1969 · Jul 4, 2006

MadReferee said:
In another couple of months it won't make a bit of difference anyway. LSD or S500 or fuel with >500 ppm of sulphur is going the same way as the dinosaurs. I will be disappearing.

Say it ain't so. We like having you around here.