Fuel test kits

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Steve from hutch, Jun 30, 2022.

  1. Steve from hutch

    Steve from hutch Medium Load Member

    I have some fuel that has been sitting for a couple years, I see several test kits on-line are they any good?
    I would like to test for bugs and water bugs more. One company also markets an acid test perhaps?

    Thoughts?
     
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  3. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    I would just pump it through a couple filters and run it. Diesel has a pretty good shelf life as long as condensation or algae doesn't get to it. But even then pumpni through some filters and run it in small doses if still concerned
     
  4. Diesel Dave

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    Throw a couple of quarts if “ATF”……. That will cure it.
     
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    Good dose of sea foam and a diesel algaecide?
     
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  6. JoeyJunk

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    DEF. Haven’t you guys learned anything?!?!
     
  7. Steve from hutch

    Steve from hutch Medium Load Member

    DE what? This is a urine free zone.

    I think I am going to get a couple "bug tests" 12 bucks tell me if there are algae or microbes in the fuel. These Cats have delicate digestion systems.
     
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  8. BoxCarKidd

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    It is not so good as it was. If it smells like bad paint thinner do yourself a favor. Put it in the waste oil.
     
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  9. JoeyJunk

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    Diesel is bad. Electric is good. You all WILL fall in line!!!!
     
  10. BoxCarKidd

    BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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    I will not bow to the Borg. Let em smoke.
    While we are saving the world with our devices you tube Nigerian oil smugglers. We probably need to give them a trillion to help save the word?
     
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  11. JoeyJunk

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    I say the same. I will use fossil fuels til I can’t obtain them any longer.
     
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