According to the 49 CFR (Federal Rules regarding DOT Hazmat regs) the reportable quantity of diesel fuel is anything over 1001 lbs that is not directly connected to the fuel system of a vehicle. Do not count any fuel that you have in the fuel system of your vehicle, only what you are transporting. Hope this helps.
"Reportable Quantity" for Hazardous Substances
Reportable Quantity
water sensor has malfunctioned/or fuel has large quantity of water contamination.
The reportable quantity for transporting gasoline is 1,000 gallons or approximately 3,785 liters. If a spill or release of this quantity or more occurs during transportation, it must be reported to the appropriate authorities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
The calorific value of fuel is the quantity of heat produced by its combustion at a constant pressure and under normal conditions. For diesel, the calorific value is 44,800.
Diesel engines run on diesel fuel. Gasoline will destroy a diesel engine.
Any bulk fuel retailer will carry it. If you're looking for a small quantity, agricultural co-ops often carry it.
Diesel will always give you better fuel mileage as diesel fuel itself contains more BTU (the measure of thermal energy) in a given quantity than compared to gas.So therefore a diesel engine can extract more mileage out of a gallon of diesel fuel as there is more energy to extract out of that gallon as compared to a gallon of gas.Considering this, this is why diesel fuel prices would have to rise considerably over gas before the two would be equal on a cost per mile basis.
Yes, diesel is a bio fuel
The reportable quantity of chlorine is 10 lbs.
If the van has a diesel engine, then you MUST use diesel fuel. Unleaded gasoline will destroy a diesel engine. Diesel fuel is also used as a lubricant in a diesel engine. The use of any other fuel except diesel will result in serious damage. If you have put unleaded in your diesel, do not start or drive this vehicle until you drain the tank and change all the fuel filters.If the van has a diesel engine, then you MUST use diesel fuel. Unleaded gasoline will destroy a diesel engine. Diesel fuel is also used as a lubricant in a diesel engine. The use of any other fuel except diesel will result in serious damage. If you have put unleaded in your diesel, do not start or drive this vehicle until you drain the tank and change all the fuel filters.