Originally Posted by cruentus
As things stand now, motor fuel taxes are not collected on diesel fuel used to operate farm equipment and the like. What prevents someone from buying 400 gallons of diesel fuel, ostensibly for a tractor/combine, and then pumping it into a truck? Huge fines that are imposed for tax evasion are what prevents it.
Don't bet on unlikely charges of tax evasion being effective for making farmers with Diesel powered luxury pickups become upright citizens on this matter.
I believe untaxed heating oil should also work in Diesel engines, just mix with a little kerosene for the winter. If I'm wrong on heating oil please feel free to correct.