Is fuel oil the same as diesel fuel?

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One 'version' of heating oil (#2 oil) is also called 'offroad diesel' and is used in tractors and other offroad equipment. It contains red dye to distinguish it from 'regular' diesel fuel. This is to show whether or not you are paying the 'road taxes' If you are using untaxed red fuel in a diesel car, for instance, you're in trouble.

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