Killem Biocide
Thread Starter
|
More Turbo
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 565
Likes: 15
From: Durango, CO
Killem Biocide
I purchased a 60 gallon Transfer Flow tank and they recommend this product. Anyone have any experience with diesel fuel growing anything funky and causing a problem? I purchased this product and they have a recommended dose as a maintainer but I haven’t used it yet.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,784
Likes: 8
From: Tomball, Tx
man in 15 years ownership of my 2004 with 90g of fuel I NEVER used an additive or had a problem w/ contamination - and the truck sat for months fairly often....it even sat for over a year w/out starting or moving and I never had any issue.
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 10,118
Likes: 650
From: NH
I have a 60 gallon RDS tank in my truck bed...no issues so far even with leaving a half-tank of diesel for a few months before using it. But it might not be a bad idea, so long as it won't hurt the Powerstroke's injection pump.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,745
Likes: 72
From: West Virginia
The answer is "yes, diesel fuel has the potential to grow algae." However, some environments are more conducive to this growth than others. If the company you are dealing with is local, and if they included a statement along the lines of: "many customers in this area have experienced algal growth in their fuel, so we recommend blah, blah, blah.", I'd be more likely to use some kind of biocide (probably PM-22a).
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,541
Likes: 5
From: Weatherford Texas.
Same type of stuff is added to jet fuel to prevent algae growth in tanks, we used to have to addid th i in maually from a spray can, now most is premixed.
Trending Topics
Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
I have a little over 350 gals in a tank for a genset that sits in a shed here in the Springs. Have never had an issue, and have only treated it with the Power Service anti gel additive. I do use some for a tractor, occasionally the truck, and add to it every now and then. Neighbor has the same set up and no issues. .
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 416
Likes: 2
From: Texas
If you are going to use the fuel in the auxiliary tank in less than 90 days I wouldn't worry about any biocide or stabilizer. If you are planning on storing the fuel for months then I would look into stabilizer, biocide, and running it through at least a 10 micron water absorbing filter before putting it in any modern high pressure diesel engine.
Thread Starter
|
More Turbo
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 565
Likes: 15
From: Durango, CO
I didn't know the motorcraft PM -22a had a biocide included in it (even though I can't find it stated in a websearch). I use the PM22-a with every fill up and the PM23 in the winter so I guess I'll use the Killem biocide in my tractor and stored diesel fuel that I keep, which both can sit for 6 to 8 months without using.
I do remember taking apart a gas carberator in a snow thrower at work that was sitting for a couple of years and the internals were coated with a green slimy algea.
I believe in taking preemtive measures for anything that can go wrong within reason and using an additive every now and then is pretty darn easy.
I do remember taking apart a gas carberator in a snow thrower at work that was sitting for a couple of years and the internals were coated with a green slimy algea.
I believe in taking preemtive measures for anything that can go wrong within reason and using an additive every now and then is pretty darn easy.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 19,311
Likes: 97
From: Waterloo, Iowa
Originally Posted by wb6anp
Same type of stuff is added to jet fuel to prevent algae growth in tanks, we used to have to addid th i in maually from a spray can, now most is premixed.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,541
Likes: 5
From: Weatherford Texas.
Yuo that's the stuff, forgot the name been out of ground/fuel service for a few years moved over to the maintenance side of things about 25 years ago, now retired from Corporate jet maintenance.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
boxcar44
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
25
Jan 22, 2007 06:10 PM