dave17352 wrote:
Because diesel is oil that doesn't evaporate and dry quickly like gasoline. So any diesel that sloshes up on the handle or anywhere is there for a long time and dust and dirt sticks to it. Same way if you don't clean the diesel that spills on the side of your truck when you fill.
Yep, and diesel fuel islands are easy to distinguish from gas.. they're usually filthy. I wear booties for the really bad ones. I sure don't want diesel dirt and residue in my truck. I use disposable gloves too. Filling with diesel is a messy chore.
Can't say I've yet had the pleasure of putting gas in the diesel tank.