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Does diesel go off

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:39 pm
by 4Munta
I have 3/4 of a tank in my hilux. the truck has been off the road for about a year and i was wondering if i should drain this?? can any one help please

Re: Does diesel go off

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:55 pm
by albundy
yep, it can grow algae in it. I would drop it, and next fill put an anti algae/injector clearner through it. Change the fuel filter as well.
Al

Re: Does diesel go off

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:16 pm
by 4Munta
albundy wrote:yep, it can grow algae in it. I would drop it, and next fill put an anti algae/injector clearner through it. Change the fuel filter as well.
Al


hey thanks for that was going to change fillter anyway. injectors are clean as have done a complete rebuild

thanks again

Re: Does diesel go off

Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:29 am
by albundy
I would still put an anit algae stuff in it as it could be in your fuel lines as well.
Al