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Offroad diesel, also known as red diesel, is a specialized fuel used for a variety of non-road vehicles and machinery. Unlike regular on-road diesel, offroad diesel is dyed red and is subject to lower tax rates, providing significant cost savings for those who qualify to use it.The primary distinction between offroad and on-road diesel is the tax structure. Offroad diesel is taxed at a lower rate, as it is intended for use in equipment and vehicles that do not operate on public roads, such as co …

When it comes to fuels for internal combustion engines, two terms that often come up are cetane and octane.  While both diesel and gasoline fuels are used in vehicles, understanding the differences between cetane and octane can help us better understand their respective applications.Cetane and octane are both measures of the combustion quality of a fuel. Cetane is used to evaluate the ignition delay of diesel fuel, while octane measures the resistance to knocking in gasoline.The cetane numb …