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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:14 pm
Post subject: Algae in diesel
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:14 pm
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Algae is introduced by water and can grow in diesel fuel.
Drain and clean the tank if the problem is bad.
If the car is prior to the common rail injection systems - say, pre '90
I'd add a couple of gallons of REGULAR (low octane) gasoline to about
1/2 tank of diesel. Yes gas. The motor will be somewhat depowered and
clatter more than normal but the gas will kill the algae.
Alternatively, Biocides are sold for commercial use by various companies
- do a Google on Biocides and you'll have those brands. Not cheap.
Either way, you're going to get some (more) practice changing filters. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:14 pm
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Algae is introduced by water and can grow in diesel fuel.
Drain and clean the tank if the problem is bad.
If the car is prior to the common rail injection systems - say, pre '90
I'd add a couple of gallons of REGULAR (low octane) gasoline to about
1/2 tank of diesel. Yes gas. The motor will be somewhat depowered and
clatter more than normal but the gas will kill the algae.
Alternatively, Biocides are sold for commercial use by various companies
- do a Google on Biocides and you'll have those brands. Not cheap.
Either way, you're going to get some (more) practice changing filters. >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:14 pm
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Algae is introduced by water and can grow in diesel fuel.
Drain and clean the tank if the problem is bad.
If the car is prior to the common rail injection systems - say, pre '90
I'd add a couple of gallons of REGULAR (low octane) gasoline to about
1/2 tank of diesel. Yes gas. The motor will be somewhat depowered and
clatter more than normal but the gas will kill the algae.
Alternatively, Biocides are sold for commercial use by various companies
- do a Google on Biocides and you'll have those brands. Not cheap.
Either way, you're going to get some (more) practice changing filters. >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:22 pm
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"T.G. Lambach" <tlambach.TakeThisOut@nohamorspamcomcast.net> wrote in message
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> Algae is introduced by water and can grow in diesel fuel.
>
> Drain and clean the tank if the problem is bad.
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> If the car is prior to the common rail injection systems - say, pre
> '90 I'd add a couple of gallons of REGULAR (low octane) gasoline to
> about 1/2 tank of diesel. Yes gas. The motor will be somewhat
> depowered and clatter more than normal but the gas will kill the
> algae.
>
> Alternatively, Biocides are sold for commercial use by various
> companies - do a Google on Biocides and you'll have those brands.
> Not cheap.
>
> Either way, you're going to get some (more) practice changing
> filters.
>
>
I would read a second opinion about adding gas to a diesel, then make
an informed choice:
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/mixing_gasoline_and_diesel.htm >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:24 pm
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:24 pm
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:24 pm
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:05 am
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This is a common problem on boats. Any marine chandler will supply you with
a potion.
The best ones kill and break up the Algae so the residue passes through the
system they also cause water to be absorbed into the Diesel so that the
algae cannot grow in the first place. I use "Fuel Set", search the net for
it,. there is a web site.
Do not leave your tank low or empty as condensation will form and you will
get water in the fuel.
Alec
"chrismhaney" <chrismhaney.RemoveThis@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Any one know what potion to add to the fuel to get rid of this stuff? I'm
> changing the primary filter every few weeks.
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> Chris
> >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:05 am
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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This is a common problem on boats. Any marine chandler will supply you with
a potion.
The best ones kill and break up the Algae so the residue passes through the
system they also cause water to be absorbed into the Diesel so that the
algae cannot grow in the first place. I use "Fuel Set", search the net for
it,. there is a web site.
Do not leave your tank low or empty as condensation will form and you will
get water in the fuel.
Alec
"chrismhaney" <chrismhaney RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:h7P2h.978$Cv6.187@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> Any one know what potion to add to the fuel to get rid of this stuff? I'm
> changing the primary filter every few weeks.
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> Chris
> >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:05 am
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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This is a common problem on boats. Any marine chandler will supply you with
a potion.
The best ones kill and break up the Algae so the residue passes through the
system they also cause water to be absorbed into the Diesel so that the
algae cannot grow in the first place. I use "Fuel Set", search the net for
it,. there is a web site.
Do not leave your tank low or empty as condensation will form and you will
get water in the fuel.
Alec
"chrismhaney" <chrismhaney DeleteThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:h7P2h.978$Cv6.187@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> Any one know what potion to add to the fuel to get rid of this stuff? I'm
> changing the primary filter every few weeks.
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> Chris
> >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:02 am
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"T.G. Lambach" <tlambach.DeleteThis@nohamorspamcomcast.net> wrote in message
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> This fellow didn't read my 1980 300SD Owner's manual which allows
> regular gas when the alternative is to push!
I personally do not know. The only experience I have is as a volunteer
fireman when someone put gasoline in diesel tractor and it blew up.
That however was 100% gasoline  >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:02 am
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"T.G. Lambach" <tlambach RemoveThis @nohamorspamcomcast.net> wrote in message
news:QKidnfTBuai53dHYnZ2dnUVZ_uydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> This fellow didn't read my 1980 300SD Owner's manual which allows
> regular gas when the alternative is to push!
I personally do not know. The only experience I have is as a volunteer
fireman when someone put gasoline in diesel tractor and it blew up.
That however was 100% gasoline >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:02 am
Post subject: Re: Algae in diesel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"T.G. Lambach" <tlambach RemoveThis @nohamorspamcomcast.net> wrote in message
news:QKidnfTBuai53dHYnZ2dnUVZ_uydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> This fellow didn't read my 1980 300SD Owner's manual which allows
> regular gas when the alternative is to push!
I personally do not know. The only experience I have is as a volunteer
fireman when someone put gasoline in diesel tractor and it blew up.
That however was 100% gasoline >> Stay informed about: Algae in diesel |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:40 am
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