Diesel fuel in Canada ?

[JDancoe]

A couple ofQuick Questions.
It's been many, many years since I've been to Canada, and we are planning a trip up there this fall.
Is Diesel fuel in Canada ULSD like in the U.S?
How is it sold? By imperial Gallon or by Liter?

Thanks, Jack Dancoe

 

[MLee]

they have the same stuff. BY THE LITER.

 

[Terry Jay]

In Canada the Diesel has a yellow coating on the nozzle. Looks like the common price is $102.9 per litre, 3.8 litres the gallon. US $ trading at around $1.24 CDN. It runs my 2012 Cummins no problem.

 

[rynosback]

Jack, I hear they run more additives to help the fuel in colder climates. But this is only during the winter months. It should be in liters also. And do not forget to add EH when you ask something.

 

[GAmes]

Canada and California were 100% ULSD before the rest of the US completed the transition.

 

[mwilson]

Jack, not sure what part of Canada you will be in but at least on the East Coast side find an Irving station. Great fuel, the winter blend is second to none.

They have their own refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Signage is as shown.......

 

[Patty]

A couple ofQuick Questions.
It's been many, many years since I've been to Canada, and we are planning a trip up there this fall.
Is Diesel fuel in Canada ULSD like in the U.S?
How is it sold? By imperial Gallon or by Liter?

Thanks, Jack Dancoe

Most stations offer only 1 blend of diesel and all are ULSD, some may contain up to 5% BIO and that has to be noted on the pump. You'll find a premium blend diesel fuel at Shell stations.

During spring (approximately March 1 to April 30) and fall (approximately September 1 to October 31) regular diesel fuel is seasonally adjusted from summer-to-winter and winter-to-summer product specifiations.

In my area diesel is currently selling for CAD $1.139/liter (x 3.785 for USG = $4.31/USG).

 

[CRodi]

Just paid $1.169 per liter in Caledon Ontario at a no name. Most major stations are selling at $1.20/liter. For comparison gas is selling at $1.02/liter. Diesel has always been more expensive than gas in the winter, and slightly less in the summer.

All bio diesel fuel in my area is labelled and normally sells for a little less than the non bio.

F.Y.I

 

[JDancoe]

Everybody,
Thanks very much for the info.
We will be traveling along Canada's West coast on our way to Alaska in late summer and early autumn.
Jack Dancoe

 

[rynosback]

Everybody,
Thanks very much for the info.
We will be traveling along Canada's West coast on our way to Alaska in late summer and early autumn.
Jack Dancoe

Jack let me know how that goes. As I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to do that trip. But I have heard mixed comments about it. Not the destination but the roads getting there.

 

[GAmes]

Other than frost heaves (which are marked by flags) the road is paved and not bad. The only exception (that might be different now) is HWY 37 between Kitwanga & HWY 1 which had three stretches of gravel road that were not construction (they were shown on the map). If you go through Dawson Creek, then head west it is a good drive. The only thing I'm changing for the next trip is the size of the 5er I'm pulling. My 32 ft triple slide (about 13k) wore me out. I swear there isn't a flat piece of road in BC. They don't limit the percentage of grade to 6 or 7% either, and every little town is at the bottom of a hill. Thankfully I have an exhaust brake, or I would have had to replace all four linings somewhere in the course of the trip. So while I'm going through the gears my wife is enjoying the scenery. I'm trading down to a smaller RV this year.

 

[Shadrach]

Don't buy fuel in the Greater Vancouver BC area as it is more expensive than say Chilliwack BC. In Edmonton it is current about $106 a litre. Not that I am trying to start a war but to avoid hassles it would be best to leave your guns at home. We don't shoot tourists
Welcome to Canada Eh! David

 

[Road Dog]

About firearms, you should leave the handguns (called restricted firearms) at home since they require an authorization to transport and can only be used at approved gun ranges. Rifles and shotguns (called unrestricted firearms) can be brought in with the appropriate paperwork. There are rules about transport (must be unloaded) and storage (must be locked or unable to be fired). Non-residents (of BC) can only hunt with a guide/outfitter so you're out of luck there. I don't know about the Yukon or Alberta hunting rules.