When I was in grade school a bud got a puppy that was being scheduled to have its tail docked at the vet's. His Grandad thought it was an unnecessary expense because when he was a kid they just chopped the tail off and tied a coal oil rag on the stub.
I'm confused about the permit you reference. I've never heard of that being a thing and I didn't find anything online about Texas having an off road diesel permit. Anybody from Texas know what he means?
I remember Sunoco gas being blue back in the 60s/early 70s, but any that I've gotten in the last 50 years or so is just like everyone else's gasoline.
My local 'fuel dealer' recently upgraded all his pumps(gas, diesel, ORD, kero) to accept 24/7 access, a super event in a rural farm community.
You have to apply for a Texas Dyed Fuel End User Registration Number. You cannot purchase dyed fuel unless you give the number to the place you buy the fuel. They have to keep track and report to the state who buys dyed fuel and how much. I buy several hundreds of gallons of fuel every year for my tractors, mower, and UTV. It wasn't worth the hassle for me, plus I don't need the state in my business any more than absolutely is necessary.
I have been running a 1999 NH on red diesel since I bought it...no issue whatsoever.
I’ve wondered about this because in the aftermath of Katrina the ban was temporarily lifted and it was legal but how does one explain a red tank long after the state of emergency has past?
It is interesting that you say a few cents more per gallon. I have moved to an area that the little bit I use I can not buy, the suppliers sell by bulk only in my current area. Prior to moving road fuel (taxed) was frequently cheaper at the couple of stations that had off road (untaxed) diesel. Their explanation was they sold so little that the price reflected what it cost when the tank was filled. So after that explanation from the 2 stations, I no longer bought untaxed diesel as I inferred it sat for longer periods. So while often cheaper, it no longer mattered as I wanted fresher fuel.
And I thought Texas was one of those "freedom" states. Must be all smoke and mirrors.
Glad we dont have to do this in idaho.
You would be hard pressed to find diesel that is not ULSD at a retail pump, regardless of the signage. It isn't kept at most terminals where the tankers for retail use are loaded. Some older large marine engines and railroad locomotives that cannot use ULSD are allowed to use >15 ppm sulfur fuel but they are being phased out.
Huh. Interesting. I would find that annoying.
