Diesel Fuel Quality

Emergency Back-up Diesel Fuel

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In an emergency, how often will your Emergency Back-up Diesel Fuel tank need to be filled? We deliver dyed diesel seven days a week and will keep your equipment full for you. What is the condition of your Emergency Back-up Diesel Fuel in your generator tank? When the Power goes out, we have diesel ready…

Backup Generator’s – Why The Fuel Quality Matters.

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    Emergency Back Up Generator Diesel Fuel Quality The fuel in your generator is the single most overlooked item in maintaining a back up generator.  Be prepared and know your back up generator diesel fuel quality is ready with these best practices. When the power goes out, don’t let a decade old tank of…

Treating And Refilling Your Diesel Backup Tanks

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Here’s good advice if you are relying on diesel as a back up fuel in the Pacific NW. Now is the time to refill and treat your back up fuel tanks. Quite a bit of our business at Star Oilco is fueling back-up generators, emergency water pumps, refrigerated trailers and other long term off-road diesel…

Understanding The Renewable Fuel Standard In Portland

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Diesel Fuel Is Changing In Portland With The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Figuring out what this means for you or your business can be challenging. We have shared many questions that we have been asked already, to help provide more clarity on what this Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) means for Wholesale Purchaser-Consumers​. If your question…

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Quality, Storage, and Future Considerations

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Have you ever noticed that Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) often lives in the background until suddenly it’s the reason your fleet can’t meet emissions standards or a system clogs up? DEF quality and storage isn’t just technical noise, it’s vital for keeping your SCR system happy and your operations rolling smoothly. We want to share…

Every Question About Off-Road Diesel

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Got questions about red dyed diesel? We have answers! If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for related to red dyed diesel (or off-road diesel) reach out to us directly and we’d be happy to help answer your questions. What is red diesel?Red Diesel is off-road diesel, in the United States this fuel is…

Powering Through Outages With Backup Generators

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Backup Generators: How They Work & How They Are Powered   A backup generator is an essential part of any preparedness plan for your home or business. An outage isn’t a problem when you have a backup generator, they provide you with reliable power when the grid goes down. Backup generators are also reliable and safe…

Diesel 1 vs Diesel 2

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Diesel 1 and Diesel 2 can often bring confusion when it comes to understanding what the differences are between them. Consumers can have confusion about which one is best for their equipment or their business. Whether they’re looking for improvements in quality, igniting quickly with its high cetane rating for easy starts in cold weather…

Oregon Diesel Taxes Explained

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How Oregon Diesel Taxes Are Calculated As of January 1st, 2022 Oregon is raising Fuel Taxes to $.38 a gallon. (source) The prices in this article have been updated to reflect that.  There will be another $.02 a gallon fuel tax increase set in 2024 as well. Oregon is unique in its handling of diesel.…

In-depth look at Biodiesel as a heating fuel

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In a recent study, the viability of biodiesel – also known as bioheat – and its use as a heating oil was examined. TL:DR Biodiesel up to B20 and beyond do not require equipment changes or settings. Home heating systems have used biodiesel since 2000 and have shown no significant issues compared to standard fuel.…