Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Adding 2-Cycle Oil Illegal?

[PGelineau]

I've been reading a post on Diesel Truck Resource (under VP44) that one poster states adding 2-cycle oil to your diesel fuel is in violation of EPA regulation and is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000. 00. Has anyone else heard of this? It's the first time I've encountered anyone stating this and wondered if it's fact or just "web fact".

 

[rjrkihap]

From what I understand, there are two ways the government approaches fining individuals (with respect to vehicle fuel/emissions). The first is the old "Red Diesel" fine where the DOT can impose a fine for running fuel that has not been properly taxed. I think that is a $10,000 per day fine. The other is the EPA/DEQ fine for violating the emissions requirements of your vehicle. So if adding 2 Cycle oil to your Diesel fuel creates a violation of your emissions then yes, you could be fined. Since the 2 cycle oil has been properly taxed (assuming you bought it at the store) then the DOT defiantly has no claim. As to weather burning 2 cycle oil in a Diesel vehicle creates "illegal" emissions, I'm not really sure. I can see many ways to argue both sides of this issue.



Ron

 

[SnoKing]

They may have been referring to diesel with 2 cycle oil being confused with Red dyed diesel. I use WM 2 cycle oil and diesel is blue colored, I know as a drained some into a plastic pop bottle to look for water a few weeks ago.



SNOKING

 

[MKreiberg]

I just - as in an hour ago passed the emissions test with flying colors: 5. 6 out of 30 allowable - I add 16 oz of autozone generic 2 smoke oil at every fill (27 gal ish) the fuel is definitely a green/blue color...

Snoking: How much do you add?

 

[SnoKing]

About the same. Quart to 26 gals or so. SNOKING