Stored fuel more than 6 months old? Here's what you need to do
Back in the day, the storage life of both diesel and gas was measured in years, not months. That’s not the case any more. Once you get past 6 months...
Fuel is not what it used to be, no matter what kind of fuel you're looking at. Extra refinery processing to produce cleaner-burning fuel, government-mandated use of biodiesel in diesel fuel and ethanol in gasoline - these and other factors put today's stored fuel users in a unique position.
Today’s diesel fuels are much more prone to being affected by problems caused by exposure to environmental bad actors like microbes and water, as well as forming sludge and harmful particulates in storage in less time than ever before. This means you’re more likely to see operation problems when it comes to filters, storage tanks, and fuel quality than in years past.
Hover over the radio buttons to see common areas of the storage tank that are linked to fuel contamination problems. You might be surprised at what you’ll find.
Farm Diesel Storage - The Red Diesel Is Changing
A fuel inspector pops open your diesel tank and sees red diesel fuel inside. Are you in trouble? It depends on what you’re using it for. If it's...
Removing Contaminants From Fuel in 2020: Essential Info for Emergency Diesel Storage
Given that today’s fuels have changed markedly over the last decade, the issue of fuel contamination (and what to do about it) is an essential one...