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Old fuel

Started by treeplanter, May 13, 2023, 06:49:48 AM

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treeplanter

The fuel in my bus has been in the tank for over three years without being on the road, probably causing the injectors to get stuck, should I dump the old diesel? Tank was almost full.
Timothy

dtcerrato

I'd personally check for any stuck injectors & rack first and make sure emergency shutdown flapper is operable and run the fuel that's in the tank.
Dan & Sandy
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luvrbus

Quote from: treeplanter on May 13, 2023, 06:49:48 AM
The fuel in my bus has been in the tank for over three years without being on the road, probably causing the injectors to get stuck, should I dump the old diesel? Tank was almost full.

No it is still good you can buy StarBrite enzyme treatment for 20 bucks that is good for 250 gals it works ,buy the one with the green cap,the white cap is for the crappy ethanol gasoline .It nothing to start a 2 stroke on 20 year old diesel fuel if the injectors are not stuck
 
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treeplanter

Once again I thank you all for your advice and knowledge!
Timothy