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Dyed diesel question

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by mojo2010, Jun 4, 2020.

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  1. Jun 4, 2020 #1
    mojo2010

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    Bought a truck past Saturday that turns out has dyed diesel in it. I was changing out filters and updating maintenance and discovered it today. I have about 150 gallons in there, not plated yet. Do I drain the tanks? Or what. Should I call the guy i bought it from or call anyone else. Suggestions.
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2020 #2
    clausland

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    Sell it to a farmer, then re-fill with clean OR just take a chance and run it down and re-fill. It's not very often you see the dippers dipping, especially right now with cheap diesel...
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2020 #3
    Opus

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    In 8 years I have never had my fuel checked.
    I'd roll with it
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2020 #4
    mojo2010

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    I've been going for 7yrs myself and never been tested. Just trying to do the right thing here. Figured I'll drain it and give it to a farmer. Or bon fire.
     
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    kemosabi49

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    150 gal makes for a BIG bonfire.
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2020 #6
    Old Man

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    Use it. One day and it’s gone, only place I have been checked is Georgia.
     
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  9. Jun 4, 2020 #7
    mojo2010

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    How much residual dye remains when fueling up?
     
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  10. Jun 4, 2020 #8
    jeffman164

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    Only been checked once 30 years ago in Michigan. I'd roll with it .
     
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  11. Jun 4, 2020 #9
    ZVar

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    Was it sitting for any length of time before you bought it? If so, might want to take the opportunity to drain the fuel and clean the tank as a preventive measure for dirt and algae build up in the tank.
     
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  12. Jun 4, 2020 #10
    uncleal13

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    I've been checked twice.
    Once in 1994 in Alberta and once in 1998 in Washington.
     
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