Diesel gas question
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Diesel gas question
I just had a Transfer Flow tank installed on my 05 CC PSD for long towing trips...When I'm not towing, the truck is not driven every day...How long can diesel fuel remain in the gas tank before it starts going bad? I have not used any fuel additives yet. Thanks.
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Use a quality fuel additive, non-alcohol, and you shouldn't have to worry about longevity in storage. It will help in other ways as well.
Not to be picky but, you either have a diesel tank or a gas tank. Not both. I know it is difficult but, you need to drop the word "gas" from your vocabulary when discussing these pups.
Heck, on a related matter, I keep waiting for the glow plug light to go off when I drive my wife's gasser.
My truck has me trained very well.
Not to be picky but, you either have a diesel tank or a gas tank. Not both. I know it is difficult but, you need to drop the word "gas" from your vocabulary when discussing these pups.
Heck, on a related matter, I keep waiting for the glow plug light to go off when I drive my wife's gasser.
My truck has me trained very well.
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KW, I have the same problem with 3 gassers and one diesel. After sitting there about 3 seconds, the ol' brain finally says "hey, stupid, it's a gas engine! No glow plugs!" I guess better to always wait than to hop in the PSD and crank it without waiting...
OC, as far as your fuel additives, Stanadyne is a well-known brand - I use it in every tank. The real question is, how long are you planning to let the truck sit? A week or two is quite a bit different than a month or two.
OC, as far as your fuel additives, Stanadyne is a well-known brand - I use it in every tank. The real question is, how long are you planning to let the truck sit? A week or two is quite a bit different than a month or two.
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tvsjr....I just pulled up Stanadyne on the internet and located a dealer close to where I work so I will check it out tomorrow....As far as the truck goes it sits during the week and I drive it on the weekends...but it will take a few weekends to use up the fuel...so the same fuel will be in the tank for maybe 3 weeks...
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I just had a Transfer Flow tank installed on my 05 CC PSD for long towing trips....
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I have had no trouble with diesel fuel used for my John Deere stored in plastic 5 gallon containers for 2-3 months. In the winter when I use less and it is cold I do put an anti-gel additive in the fuel. OC25NOW, in your case I think a good additive would be good insurance.
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Baja SD...Thanks for the info...I haven't filled the tank yet. I have about a quarter tank in there right now. I'm going to take out a loan and fill it up this weekend...I'll let you know if I get any engine lights...hopefully everything will be ok.
juniorf350...no problem! 99.9% of the members are guys
I just wanted to give you a hard time and I like the passing gas joke!
juniorf350...no problem! 99.9% of the members are guys
I just wanted to give you a hard time and I like the passing gas joke!
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3-4 weeks, no problem. Toss some Stanadyne in there (add according to the ratio on the bottle) and no worries. As a side benefit, you'll likely see a minor increase in fuel economy and performance, along with having a warm'n'fuzzy that your injectors will be better lubricated. Depending on how cold it gets in your part of the world, you may want to use Performance Formula in the summer and the Winter 1000 formula in the winter.
When they actually have the stuff in stock, Diesel Injection Services (Google is your friend) is the cheapest I've found. I don't think any FTE supporters sell Stanadyne, so hopefully I won't get in trouble for recommending them.
Very nice ride. Women driving PSDs... excellent.
When they actually have the stuff in stock, Diesel Injection Services (Google is your friend) is the cheapest I've found. I don't think any FTE supporters sell Stanadyne, so hopefully I won't get in trouble for recommending them.
Very nice ride. Women driving PSDs... excellent.
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I wouldn't mind seeing an increase in fuel economy....Cold weather isn't a problem where I live (Southern California) I travel to Arizona a lot where it's been 120+ degrees...they have the best lakes. Thanks tvsjr! Red truck and red boat, you can't miss me! Grinning all the way
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Arizona a lot where it's been 120+ degrees...they have the best lakes
When I lived in Tucson you could fill up a 5 gal. bucket with water, set it by the side of the road, and someone would start fishing in it.
Best lakes compared to what?
When I lived in Tucson you could fill up a 5 gal. bucket with water, set it by the side of the road, and someone would start fishing in it.
Best lakes compared to what?