What is this in my fuel filter?

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  1. Nov 22, 2013 #1
    Dorsey

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    I thought this was algae but my mechanic says its the inside of my fuel line. All he seen was this pic. Wish I still had the filter with me.
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2013 #2
    billandlori

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    Looks like algae, but it looks kinda like a paper towel in one spot too. The filter looks like its been on there a long time, was the truck sitting for a while?

    Bill
     
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  4. Nov 22, 2013 #3
    Dannyac500

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    Yes it does look like some sort of paper. Was there any water in there?
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2013 #4
    Barca

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    Most likely algae. Treat it ASAP, as it could destroy your fuel lines.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2013 #5
    wore out

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    I think algae as well, but see the parer towel looking spot. I had some similar stuff in my 359 it had set for 2 years. Bought a product called KILLEM at a AR fuel injection. Changed filter 1 time after treatment is how fast it worked.
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2013 #7
    Dorsey

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    The truck sat from around April of this year til about a month ago. The filters were changed on my way home to FL from Texas.
     
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  10. Nov 22, 2013 #8
    Dorsey

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    IDK. I meant to take the filter with me but the roadside repair guy took them. (I screwed up and didnt have any filters with me)
     
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  11. Nov 22, 2013 #9
    Dorsey

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    A buddy of mine recommended that Killem stuff. He said it didnt get rid of the algae until winter but kept it at bay through the summer months until winter hit
     
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  12. Nov 23, 2013 #10
    ENR

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    If it's slimy to the touch then algae. If it's sticky sorta like tar than asphaltene. By the look of that filter I would just guess algae.
     
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