VP and Sunoco

[Jack McCarthy]

Careful transporting fuel ... I believe over 15 gallons (inc fuel cell) requires DOT placard and DOT rules ...

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

Careful transporting fuel ... I believe over 15 gallons (inc fuel cell) requires DOT placard and DOT rules ...

What is the most common Sunoco and VP fuel carried at tracks?
I do not see Sunoco 260 GTX much at all.

Dan

[cmracing]

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

Careful transporting fuel ... I believe over 15 gallons (inc fuel cell) requires DOT placard and DOT rules ...

Not sure if this varies by state.

I picked up two 55 gallon drums of fuel a few months ago for some friends. I was told this was totally legal, AND, I could have taken two more drum of Alky to go along with that race fuel since they have different numbers on the tag indicating what was in the drum. I was told there is a weight limit, not a gallon limit.

Also was told I could legally transport up to 900 pounds of radioactive materials without a permit...........

But like most things, when the State and Federal Government gets involved, things get messed-up! Some states require a CDL for our tow rigs, others don't. Would be nice to have common laws across the country, but that will never happen.

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

Careful transporting fuel ... I believe over 15 gallons (inc fuel cell) requires DOT placard and DOT rules ...

My toter holds 100 gallons of fuel so I doubt they would care about 15 gallons of gasoline. I do haul it in the VP 5 gallon steel containers. I also have a 25 gallon gas tank for the generator in the trailer, Sometimes I carry a couple of 5 gallon containers of Non Ethanol gas for the golf cart and the small suitcase generator.

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

Careful transporting fuel ... I believe over 15 gallons (inc fuel cell) requires DOT placard and DOT rules ...

Everything I have ever found says that placarding is not required if the total weight of the fuel is under 440 lbs and packaged in containers less than 8 gallons.

[Dave Noll]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

I do not see Sunoco 260 GTX much at all.

Dan

I ordered this fuel locally and it took over 2 months to show up. VP C10 is easier to get at least here.

[1347]

Originally Posted by Lenny5160

Everything I have ever found says that placarding is not required if the total weight of the fuel is under 440 lbs and packaged in containers less than 8 gallons.

CFR49 states that hazardous materials placards applies to shipping companies and drivers hauling commerce. It does not apply to private individuals.

[Steve Stickel]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

What is the most common Sunoco and VP fuel carried at tracks?
I do not see Sunoco 260 GTX much at all.

Dan

Here you go Dan , pick it up or have it shipped,, cheap enough !!


https://petroleumservicecompany.com/...4-gallon-drum/

[ken robinson]

Originally Posted by Dissident

Fuel check is using a dielectric constant meter that has been zeroed against a standard such as Cyclohexane or Indolene. Typically Cyclohexane. IF it passes, ok....IF not, yer outa there regardless of what fuel you claim.That method of NHRA fuel check has been in place for many decades.
Now I heard that if you used some 1,4 dioxane.......well, that is another story. LOL


Regards,
HB2
Dissident

1,4 dioxane acts like an ether. It will pass the fuel check ?

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by ken robinson

1,4 dioxane acts like an ether. It will pass the fuel check ?

Why do fuels change one day as legal!
Later does not pass?
What fuel blends tend to fail the most?