[Vwdiesel] Re: dyeing fuel

[greg rich]

One would think it is not just a visual check, but a test for the dye. I
always thought they would sample your fuel so any lingering untaxed fuel
could be detected rather then just straight dyed fuel. I am sure if you got
ticketed and disputed it they could actually test the fuel for dye
chemically or it would not hold up in court. I am positive that the dye has
certain properties that show once tested, it is more then just colouring. I
have never seen testing personally and as a family we have driven diesels
since 1975 (now we have 7!) in Ontario and Quebec. I am really surprised
they would even know what cars to pull over! (so how do they know-or is
there a sign saying all diesels pull over and you could ignore it?)
Greg

Message: 15
  Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 23:00:44 -0600
  From: James Hansen <jhsg at sk.sympatico.ca>
  Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] dyeing fuel
  To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com


  I get checked at least once a year by the local constabulary at roadside
  "safety" revenue generating checks. At 300 bucks a pop for red fuel in a
  road car, it's hardly worth getting caught.
  I do live in Saskatchewan, home of the tax and spenders, so the rcmp are
  just another branch of the provincial revenue generating machine... but
  politics aside, yeah I can count on getting tested once a year anyway.
It's
  an agricultural area, and the cops eyes light up when they see a diesel
car,
  probably driven by a farmer who has access to reduced tax fuel. (not
non-tax
  btw) They asked about the blue stuff too- the 2 stroke oil.
  -James
  >
  >
  > >     When is the last time you've ever had your fuel checked? Or know
  > anyone who
  > >has? Other than commercial truckers?
  > >
  >
  > Our 94  TD was pulled over at a truck check near north bay a few
  > years ago.
  > The tank dipper commented on the blue color of the fuel, and nodded when
  > told about the 2-stroke oil (several qts in the trunk)
  >
  > Hey, maybe that's the solution?
  >
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