Fuel Issues

[bmsmalley]

Hey guys I have a small, maybe large issue. My K5 has been sitting in the garage for 2 years, with a half of tank of fuel in it. I dont know much about diesel fuel so what issues do I have here. Do I need to drain the tank and wash it out? If so what do I wash it out with? Is there something I can put in tank to treat it?

 

[bmsmalley]

cant believe i have to bump myself.

 

[StevoandaRedK5]

well i own a gasser, but after two years, i would drain the tank. As for cleaning it out...no clue. As long as there isn't grit/junk at the bottom you could probably get away with just putting new fuel in.

 

[longbedder]

As long as it was dry to begin with and was kept sealed in the tank you're probably fine. Put a new filter in and fire it up.

Diesel is very stable if kept dry - if it had moisture in it you may have grown algea.

 

[British Slave]

Change both filters, give it a shot of WD-40 and fire it up. Drive it a while, then fill 'er up and add a shot of Mystery oil when you fill up.

 

[wazzabie]

My tank sat for some time and water got inside it. It was rusted to begin with and only got worse. I would try to pump out the fuel and put fresh fuel in if your don't have rust. The solution is dilution.