ULSD Pump Labeling

[thatguy]

Does anyone know what 'rules' there are for labeling Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel pumps?

Im my area I have seen the pumps labeled that the diesel was NOT ULSD (and the appropriate warnings not to use in +2007 models) AND I have seen the pumps labeled ULSD (with appropriate usage noted).. Now the LSD pump has no label at all (except saying 'highway diesel'so I am not sure what they are selling..

Is there a rules that unless marked it is ULSD or unless it says ULSD it isnt?

just wondering..

Brian

 

[aaxb970]

Maybe highway diesel is for trucks? I didn't know there was a big difference? Hummm..then what is colored diesel? thank god I didn't buy a diesel I would have to sell it after the free dealer fill : )

 

[Drew2000]

http://www.clean-diesel.org/highway.html

http://www.clean-diesel.org/pdf/Diesel_Kero_pump_labels.pdf

 

[thatguy]

Thanks for the replies.. I will ask next time at the unlabeled place and see what they say..

Brian

 

[deeter16317]

The stuff labeled "not for 2007+" is either LSD, or possibly in the midst of a change over to ULSD. Obviously the ULSD is ULSD.

The highway diesel is a hold-over...you would have probably also seen "offroad diesel" or "reefer fuel" pumps somewhere nearby. That's a tax thing...highway has the tax, offroad and "reefer" is not taxed.

I would suspect any unmarked diesel pump is likely LSD, a mix of LSD/ULSD, or just out of compliance. Its pretty hard to find LSD anymore...seems to be a regional thing...I believe full change over is mandated for 2010?

 

[ffxfina3]

The Clean Diesel Fuel Alliance Timeline

All highway diesel must be ULSD by 2010-12-01.