Cleaning fuel system
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Cleaning fuel system
Well, I got some bad fuel in the truck. Went to start it yesterday, started up and sputtered out about a minute later. I figured it was geled because it was so cold, so today i pull the filter to look, the fuel bowl had tons of little brown specs in it, I got some on my finger and it looked like dirt almost...It just poured out of the filter, so i drained the bowl.
Considering its so cold out, I'd rather not lay there trying to figure the best approach to draining the tanks and lines...So could anyone give me tips on best way to go about doing this? I only have about a 1/4 tank or less in each tank, so about 10-12 galons I think.
So any advice, best approach to this situation? I planned on pouring new fuel in the bowl to clean it out (and drain it), drain the tanks and lines, put a new filter in, get new diesel in it, run it for a few days and replace the filter again. Anything else or a better way?
Its appreciated guys.
Considering its so cold out, I'd rather not lay there trying to figure the best approach to draining the tanks and lines...So could anyone give me tips on best way to go about doing this? I only have about a 1/4 tank or less in each tank, so about 10-12 galons I think.
So any advice, best approach to this situation? I planned on pouring new fuel in the bowl to clean it out (and drain it), drain the tanks and lines, put a new filter in, get new diesel in it, run it for a few days and replace the filter again. Anything else or a better way?
Its appreciated guys.
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I would consider just leaving it there given the outdoor situation.
Give each tank a double or triple dose of Power Service, or anything with a biocide in it, and fill both tanks with known good fuel. Then change the filter again in a few days.
Give each tank a double or triple dose of Power Service, or anything with a biocide in it, and fill both tanks with known good fuel. Then change the filter again in a few days.
