Re: [MV] Fuel Question

From: grntrks@juno.com
Date: Tue Oct 05 2004 - 19:05:18 PDT


Hi Ed,
The red dye in the fuel only does 2 things--- identifies untaxed fuel (
road use taxes ) and leaves a detectable marker in the exhaust residue in
the exhaust pipes. This dye, when found in a " highway " vehicle is
considered tangible evidence that the vehicle owner has attempted to
avoid paying the " highway tax " by consuming untaxed fuel illegally. I
don't remember how high the fine is, but it's high enough that I figured
it wasn't worth getting caught. (something on the order of $2,000.00 -
first offense. - might be higher, just don't remember. ) In Texas during
the annual vehicle inspection, while checking exhaust emissions the
vehicle is also checked for dye traces. If found, you are guilty PERIOD.

Frank Cox ' Nam 1966
MVPA 14530
'45 GMC 353 DUKW
'66 M35A2 w/w
"On-A-Mission" hot shot trucking

On Tue, 5 Oct 2004 21:42:11 -0400 "Ed Kirkley" <mojoedd@bellsouth.net>
writes:
> Hi Gang,
>
> A friend has a supply of "off road use only" fuel for his farm
> tractors and
> such. It is dyed red in color but seems to be standard diesel. Can
> this be
> used in M-1009s, Humvees, Duce and half's, etc.? Can using this
> fuel in any
> way harm your vehicles???? With the cost of fuel being what it is
> this
> seems like a valid question and I told him that I had just the place
> to find
> out.........What say you esteemed listers????
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ed
>
>
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Frank Cox ' Nam 1966
MVPA 14530
'45 GMC 353 DUKW
'66 M35A2 w/w
"On-A-Mission" hot shot trucking



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