Length of time diesel fuel stays good in tank
Assuming the diesel fuel was treated with Stabil and Biocide last fall how long would it be safe to burn since the pandemic has cut short travel plans all this summer? For years have done this in Nov...
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Just make sure your tank is completely full to avoid condensation.
Diesel fuel does not "rot" like gasoline (new or old), so Sta-Bil or Sea Foam is not required. If there is no water in the tank, a biocide is not needed. The algae will only grow at the water/fuel interface; no water, no algae.
However, if you want to put "stuff" in your tank, go ahead. It probably won't accomplish much, but it won't hurt anything, either. It would be a good idea, IMO, to read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the "stuff" to see exactly what is in it. Many such products consist of mostly acetone, with a little light machine oil and isopropyl alcohol. In fact, there is a website that tells you how to make your own home-brew diesel fuel treatment for about $3 a gallon!
Diesel fuel does not "rot" like gasoline (new or old), so Sta-Bil or Sea Foam is not required. If there is no water in the tank, a biocide is not needed. The algae will only grow at the water/fuel interface; no water, no algae.
However, if you want to put "stuff" in your tank, go ahead. It probably won't accomplish much, but it won't hurt anything, either. It would be a good idea, IMO, to read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the "stuff" to see exactly what is in it. Many such products consist of mostly acetone, with a little light machine oil and isopropyl alcohol. In fact, there is a website that tells you how to make your own home-brew diesel fuel treatment for about $3 a gallon!
