types of diesel fuel

[kurtw]

This seems like a silly question - but since I am new to diesel enginesI must ask. I took my diesel gas can to the local filling station and noticed they had 2 types of diesel - 1 for cars and light trucks and one for "big" trucks. What is the difference and which should I use for a 2000 Kioti? Owners manuel says #2 diesel but neither pump said which is #2. The cute little girl behind the counter was no help.
Thanks
kurt

 

[Egon]

Were there different sized nozzles on the pumps?

Egon

 

[kurtw]

I did not look.
Kurt

 

[SkyPup]

In Florida, all diesel fuel sold is #2 diesel, no matter if it is sold for cars, trucks, generators, yachts, etc.

If you purchase it from an on-road tax Federal Excise Tax paying fuel station, it is low sulfur (<500ppm sulfur) #2 diesel. This is what you are getting out of all the pumps at that station, or any other on-road station for that matter.

In Florida, BP and Hess have the highest quality of #2 diesel fuel available, Chevron-Texaco-Exxon-Citgo-Kangaroo-No Brand are all inferior.....

 

[Bird]

Of course, I don't really know, but I'll be Egon got it right. The diesel is probably coming from the same tank, but a smaller nozzle for cars and light trucks and a big nozzle and hose for big trucks to fill them faster.

 

[kurtw]

THAT MAKES SENSE. SOMETIMES THE ASNWER IS TOO SIMPLE.
THANKS
KURT

 

[RedRocker]

Yep, big truck nozzels pump gallons like the little nozzels pump 1/10ths of gallons. Bad deal for small cans and some autos.

 

[Richard]

I suggest you STILL go back & ask that cute girl if she knows /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[tarious]

There are 3 basic types of Diesel fuel.

#2 This type of Diesel is the most common and it is used by both over the road trucks, cars, pick ups, or any diesel engine. Best lubrication, but gels in cold climates.


#1 This type is used straight in very cold areas so fuel lines do not gel up. #1 is normally only available throughout the winter in cold climate regions. I do not recommend using straight #1. Fuel conditioners can be added to #2 to prevent gelling. A blend of #1 + #2 + fuel conditioner is often the best approach for extremely cold climates ( its often -40 here in ND).

The third type of fuel often marked “off road fuel” at the pump. It is most often available at truck stops (used in reefer units to keep perishables cool/warm) or farm fueling locations. If available the “off road fuel” is much less expensive because it is free of road taxes. However, it is dyed, don’t get caught driving in your car/pick up with “off road fuel”.

Now, in the warmer climates one can often find various formulations of #2 marketed as “high detergent, or cleans injectors”… Whatever the marketing ploy, these fuels are essentially the same. Like BP to Conoco to Shell in unleaded…

Also, Bio-diesel is becoming more common in many regions. Bio-diesel is a soybean based fuel and can be any of the types I mentioned earlier.

Hope this helps.