Power your engines with diesel fuel from Fredericks Fuel

Off-road diesel fuel is a common fuel choice within many agricultural and industrial settings both here in Northern New Jersey as well as nationwide.

As suggested by its name, off-road diesel fuel can be used in stationary engines as well as vehicles that do not drive and travel on public roads. We are talking about machinery on farms and construction sites and in factories and warehouses. Off-road diesel fuel, which is also known as red diesel due to its distinct red dye, can also be used to fuel generators that are used in both residential and commercial settings.

So why exactly are these industries and certain homeowners choosing to use off-road diesel fuel as opposed to the alternative options? Well, one of the many reasons is that diesel fuel is efficient.

Off-road diesel fuel applications

To get a little bit more specific, off-road diesel fuel can be used to fuel cranes, loaders and backhoes within the construction industry, tractors and irrigation systems on farms and generators and forklifts on industrial sites and in warehouses.

A look at diesel fuel’s efficiency

Here are some key points that capture just how efficient diesel fuel is:

• On average, a vehicle gets about 30 miles per gallon from off-road diesel fuel. This is a pretty long stretch of driving.
• Vehicles that run on diesel fuel use both power and energy more effectively when they are being used for towing purposes.
• An engine running on diesel fuel allows a piece of machinery to cover more distance per gallon while carrying heavy loads of materials than a gasoline powered piece of machinery can.

How do I make my diesel-powered engine even more efficient?

There are actually a few steps that a diesel fuel customer can take to make his or her diesel-powered engine even more efficient than it already is. Here are a few tips from Fredericks Fuel:

• Be mindful of idling time: While some idling time is most likely inevitable, an excessive amount of idling time is a surefire way to waste fuel and resources.
• Keep your fuel system clean: A clean fuel system improves combustion and a piece of equipment’s overall performance. You can keep your fuel system clean by using fuel additives.
• Upgrade your equipment: New equipment is intentionally designed to be more fuel-efficient. If your equipment is old and doesn’t seem to be working as well as it was, consider an upgrade.
• Don’t skip out on regular maintenance: Regular maintenance is important for most equipment and diesel-powered equipment is no exception. Routine maintenance should include cleaning air filters, keeping your engine in good shape and making sure your tires are properly inflated.

You can count on Fredericks Fuel for your diesel fuel

Whether you need on-road diesel fuel or off-road diesel fuel, Fredericks Fuel is here to help. We offer both here in Northern New Jersey for all your transportation and equipment needs.

Contact Fredericks Fuel today to learn more about the diesel fuel services we provide throughout Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage and other Northern New Jersey communities.