We always should assume that the tank has some amount of water on the bottom. You made a trip in rough water and it has clouded the fuel during the trip. Where did I get the water? Check the fill port gasket and vents to see if that is how the water entered the tanks…. Read more »
Tag: diesel fuel contamination
At what temperature does diesel gel and will it freeze?
At 34°F, you begin to see the start of the gelling process and fuel starts to get cloudy. By 15°F, it gets worse and full on gelling has got you, which will block filters and stop you on the spot. To avoid diesel fuel from gelling is to use an anti-gel fuel additive. Anti-gels drop… Read more »
Clogged Fuel Filters? Here’s Why They Don’t Solve the Problem
What is the problem, it is not algae sludge. A lot of people wee fooled for a long time. Relatively clear fuel but clogged filters after 2,000 mile in a Class 8 Truck. The problem was constant filter clogging with a black colored material. Generally if it is a fuel tank with a black film… Read more »
Diesel Fuel Quality: Prevent Engine Damage from Water & Contamination
Modern diesel engines are more powerful and efficient than ever—but fuel quality has not kept pace. Water, microbial contamination, and natural fuel degradation are major causes of engine failure. Water ContaminationEven small amounts of water in diesel can crack injectors, corrode fuel lines, and reduce combustion efficiency. Sources include biodiesel blends, condensation, rain, and poorly… Read more »
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