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Old 06-28-2009, 10:00 PM   #2
HowieE
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Diesel fuel additives generally are not stabilizers as gas additives are but rather lubricants and should be added when fueling.

The most common problem with diesel when stored over a long time is the growth of algae. You want know until you drive it if algae is present. it will clog the fuel filter and cut off the fuel flow.

If the tank was full odds are on your side that it will be OK.

In the future consider using a fuel additive to put back what the "Do Gooders" have taken out of the diesel. Another advantage of the additives is they tend to emulsify small quantities of water and reduce "water in fuel" problems.
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