Haulin_in_Dixie

I apologize to California residents. Your police and DOT officers are very sweet and considerate. Their Judges just love humanity. Wonder why you kenw there'd be at least one of these comments?

CARR

Sounds like your jealous of texans

LOGAN

here in ohio, its 10 dollars for every gallon out, 10 dollars for every gallon in, they replace the same amount they took out, plus 500 for the first fine and 500 for every truck in your fleet, 2nd offense its 1000 for the first fine and 1000 for every truck in the fleet.

s cesnick

Last summer in WV. I ran acrossed a sign on I-68 that said " All Diesel Passenger Vehicles Must Stop at Checkpoint" They were dipping everything from my CTD to VW Jettas !! The fine reportedly started at 10 grand !!!!!!!!!!!!
I also hear that when they get bored they will head to the local watering holes frequented by alot of 'Good Ol' Boys who like their diesels and start dipping tanks. That is why I got the ol' locking cap. I have nothing to hide but don't want things dipped down my tank if i can help it..

Totallyrad

The fine does vary from state to state but the one thing that's consistent is the IRS audit that will follow if you get caught.

AlpineRAM

IIRC as long as you use it strictly offroad for farming you can run red. But- you bought a 94, if you do some preventive maintenance you should dump the fuel, change the fuel lines (they use to rot and lead to hard starts), change the fuel filter etc. While doing this you can dump the fuel and use it in a heater or tractor or whatever and be on the safe side. I'd also document the changing of parts and make a writeup that confirms that you got it with red diesel, did not operate it on a public road and remedied the situation as soon as you took possession of the vehicle.
If you just run it out the red is going to stay for a long time because the tank isn't really empty even if you run out of fuel. I think there usually is also a good portion of sludge in the tank of any old vehicle that should be removed to avoid technical problems.

In all those threads there were warnings about IRS problems etc. I would consider the price of a full tank of on road fuel a cheap insurance premium against any trouble with the law on that issue and the maintenance an investment in the reliability of the truck.

Just my 2c

AlpineRAM

infidel

The law is if the vehicle is registered it can't run red even if it never goes on public roads.
Of course whose going to bust you if you never leave the farm?

rmjim

I've driven thousands of miles in ca and never been dipped or heard of any body being dipped but have been dipped right over the border in Oregon

harleybrad

believe it or not....big red gets better mpg on the green....not sure way....

AlpineRAM

Sorry, I think I've got this wrong from former discussions.

Chrisreyn

Isnt this subject a bit of a ????

Bottom line is that if the vehicle is registered for or operated on any public roadway( for otehr than agricultural purposes), it cant have the red dye tracers in teh fuel system. period, no other definition or what ever needed...

If I were in your position, I would call the local State Police Barracks and talk to a SUPERVISOR and explain the situation. GET HIS NAME, see what he recommends.....Drain teh tank, refill it, Change your Fuel Filter and go on down the road. If your worried about getting dipped, I would suggest writting to the local state police instead of calling, ask for a written responce on what to do... keep a copy in teh glove box...

Madrammin

I know this thread is old .... But in alabama .. umm check for red fuel ... what is that lol ?

no one around here cares, morals or not this is the deep south and people here like smoke ALOT, it is not like I am not already making the atmosphere a much better place for HELL as if ULSD makes a difference on my truck already.

I cant say I do or do not have a kittycat

Haulin_in_Dixie

Yep, chances of getting stuck are rather low, but don't mistake, it does happen.

lastchance

Well you can say what you want about this but after KATRINA in NC they were actually selling red fuel because of the shortage and also up to a certain amount could continue to do so.

i still have about 150 gallons left in my pete and plan on running it until it runs out.
further more to this said if you got your tank checked just tell them its the fuel additive that made it red!!!!!

DiEseLjunKy

Red fuel was the only fuel they had available after Katrina and the government only grudgingly allowed it to be used as on road fuel when they realized the economy would grind to a screeching halt if they didn't. That said it was almost 3 years ago and you still have that fuel in your Pete?? That excuse won't fly and the fuel additive excuse