2002 duramax + red fuel

[YJCrawler19]

I cant remember who it was, but someone on here works at or worked at a chevy dealer. Question is - is it true or false that a 2002 2500 Duramax will NOT run on red fuel? Please... only confirmed replys. I heard something to this effect, but it is unconfirmed.


Thanks!

[Pedro]

i'm pretty sure farm/off road diesel (red) and green diesel (on road) are the same except for the the sulfur content. on road needs to be under 15ppm. However, i think it still runs fine with off road diesel. it's just a very expensive ticket if you get caught.

[wannabejeep]

i'm pretty sure farm/off road diesel (red) and green diesel (on road) are the same except for the the sulfur content. on road needs to be under 15ppm. However, i think it still runs fine with off road diesel. it's just a very expensive ticket if you get caught.

Chances are they won't check the tank on a pick up though.

[clean4drxj]

the only way they'd dip the tank is if he was towing commcerially with it..

[Wide-J]

It's a hefty fine but you can run red.

[kappy]

they can acually check for it with a infread gun pointed at the tail pipe

[Toreadorranger]

It's a hefty fine but you can run red.

Im pretty sure you get fined per gallon also, not just a flat fee.

[clean4drxj]

and as far as it having any ill effects on the duramax... it'll be fine, just change your fuel filter more often and you'll be fine!

[Saharicon]

When I grew up in Kansas all we did was run red/farm fuel, it doesnt hurt anything. If you do get caught though it is a very big fine. I dunno about the North east but in the mid west its very common to get your tank dipped

[RockClimber]

as of 2012 they won't even be making the red shit any more, maybe even sooner, 2010 requires all off road diesels to run ultra low sulfur fuel, the green/yellow. in 2012 marine and railroad will have to as well. Red will only hurt 2007 and newer vehicles.