Diesel fuel

Anonymous-0 · Aug 7, 2012

Does diesel fuel go bad like gasoline when it sits around?

MSM · Aug 7, 2012

No the fuel itself won't go bad,but there is a chance of algae growth,or moisture contamination from condensation,or moisture getting in the tank.
I started an old d6 that had been sitting in the weeds for 15 years on the fuel that was in it. Changed the oil and filters and ran the whole tank of fuel out of it without a problem.

Mike (WA) · Aug 7, 2012

The test for diesel fuel is among the easiest in the world. Look at it- if it looks good, its good! The algae problem is either there, or its not- if its there, will mess things up within the first year or two.

Huskers86 · Aug 7, 2012

(quoted from post at 16:45:51 08/07/12) The test for diesel fuel is among the easiest in the world. Look at it- if it looks good, its good! The algae problem is either there, or its not- if its there, will mess things up within the first year or two.

I had some in a Tractor for 20 years or so and it turned to tar. It was a pain to clean the tank and screen but after spinning the motor a while it blew the gunk out of the injector pump with lines unhooked.

Anonymous-0 · Aug 7, 2012

Apparently so, the price just jumped to 3.89 so you won't buy too much.

showcrop · Aug 7, 2012

There are test strips that you can get from the oil company that you stick down in to tell if and how much water there is.

HD_Jeff · Aug 7, 2012

In response to the OP. Yes. How long does this take? Depends on exposure to specific metals, air, temperature and moisture.

For the specifics, please read this.

http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_int...pdfs/f/Fuel_news_long_term_storage_diesel.pdf

Diesel fuel

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