Fuel tank algae

That’s a better idea than just a Piped T. I might do that myself. The Factory ones have never given Me any problems, but I’ve heard some horror stories. Just had a Mechanic at Freightliner, last month, tell Me to get rid of them. I had bubbles in tanks, may have been injector cups, I’ll soon know, might be that valve sucking air. Truck was stalling out, after washing the engine, barely made it to the Shop, We’re going to have to figure that out after OH,I don’t like to change more than one part at a time.Too easy to get lost in the diagnosis, never knowing what the problem was. Looks like I may have a brand new engine,with a Gremlin somewhere in the system.

 

Killem works great been there done that put the killem in double dose first couple of times change filters as needed then monthly doses later cut it down to once every 90 days from now on! Best of luck to you in all your adventures

 

Killem can be ordered from you local o Riley or from Amazon

 

I put just a little bit of it in my morning coffee, they ain't no ticks on me they may be bugs on some of your mugs but they ain't no ticks on me!,!

 

You should probably change over to Ivermectin or start parking off the back row.

 

Just knocking around a bit. 33118 is a primary on some older Detroits, 2 and 4 strokes. It is about 21 microns. The 33120 was the secondary at about 10 microns. The 100 mesh screen I mentioned is about 149 micros.

 

I’m reading in my Detroit engine manual to keep the fuel tanks filled to reduce condensation. “Condensation formed in a partially filled tank promotes the growth of microorganisms that can clog fuel filters and restrict fuel flow.” It also mentions to add biocide to prevent microbe growth. Interestingly, it recommends to open the drain at the bottom of the tank every 30k miles to remove water and/or sediment.

 

I think the sulphur used to keep Algae killed out ,never had it before the introduction of low sulphur fuel then ultra low sulphur fuel

 

I don't think is the sulphur removed causing the issue, but the fact that ULSD contains more water.