DonnaR57
San Diego, CA
New Member
Joined: 06/05/2011
View Profile
 Offline
|
This is my first message in this particular forum, though I've posted some in the truck camper forum. We've changed our plans about buying a truck camper, but we're getting a new truck nonetheless. Well....it's new to us. My dad and mom have had to sell their TT and are now giving us their 99 Ford F250 diesel.
Here's the issue....Dad has a can of diesel fuel that's been either in the garage or the back of his truck. He has no idea how old the fuel is, thinking maybe it's 3 or 4 years old.
Is there any reason we should not use that fuel? I wouldn't let him put the fuel in the tank until we find out.
Thanks,
Donna
|
othertonka
Stockton, CA
Senior Member
Joined: 11/15/2003
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
|
I would not use it, it could have algee growing in it and/or moisture/water. The little you save by using it could end up costing you more in new filters.
Othertonka
2004 Southwind 32VS 8.1 Workhorse chassis
2002 CRV Toad
U. S. Gear Unified brake system
Retired Fire Captain, SFD
|
Gunpilot77
Killeen, Tx
Senior Member
Joined: 10/06/2000
View Profile
Offline
|
I agree. Diesel does not store well. Find a good place to dispose of it.
Fifth wheel pulled with a pick-up
|
powderman426
ohio
Senior Member
Joined: 06/28/2010
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
Do you know someone with an oil furnace?? It would be fine in there.
Ron & Charlotte
WD8CBT since 1976
28' Prowler & 05 Ram QC LB
I started with nothing and I still have most of it left
I never fail, I just succeed in finding out what doesn't work
.JPG)
|
surveyorjp
Missouri
Senior Member
Joined: 09/05/2005
View Profile
|
Personally, I would use it. I would rig up a filtration system, run the fuel thru the filter, and dilute it one gallon per tank of fuel. Your old 99 is a lot more forgiving than the newer engines. Just my opinion.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. Popup shopping
|
|
|
DonnaR57
San Diego, CA
New Member
Joined: 06/05/2011
View Profile
Offline
|
Thanks for the advice. I think "dispose of it" was how my hubby and I were leaning....but it's good to know others feel the same way.
So...that said....how does one dispose of old diesel fuel? Sorry, no one around here has an oil furnace. It's either natural gas or propane in our area of SoCal, and I'm pretty sure it's the same way over in the Phoenix area where the truck currently is.
Donna
|
bovellois
La Pocatiere Canada
Senior Member
Joined: 06/22/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
I'm with surveyorjp on this. Algea and water sit at the bottom. It's just a matter of using a hose to syphon the good diesel out without reaching too low in the can, then dilute it 20 to 1 in the fuel tank. It will burn all right.
If you choose to dispose of the diesel, you could inquire at a gas station. They might know about anti-pollution measures that deal with the problem.
Bruno, Carol, Thierry and Julien
Sankei the fox terrier
Starla the Gordon setter
97 Dodge 2500 4x QC diesel
2006 ROO19
|
Gunpilot77
Killeen, Tx
Senior Member
Joined: 10/06/2000
View Profile
Offline
|
Any one around clearing brush? It would be good for starting a fire. Or just dump it in the oil recycle drum.
|
donn0128
Pronounced Ore-gun
Senior Member
Joined: 04/21/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
You can always take it to a local recycling center. Most accept paint thinner and things like that so it should be no problem for them to take.
Donn,Lorri,Max (The Rescued Lab)
Resident Know It All 
|
45Ricochet
North Idaho
Senior Member
Joined: 09/04/2009
View Profile
|
Just me but 5 gallons @ $4. is twenty bucks. My fuel filters cost $12. I say recycle it somewhere.
Its really obvious some folks have never lived in Cali 
She most likely would have to pay to unload (recycle) it also. They also have a CRV for you beer drinkers 
06 Ram 3500 CC LB Laramie 4x4 Dually 5.9 Cummins Smarty Jr 48RE Jacobs brake
GVWR 12,200 RAWR 9350
06 Grand Junction 34' High profile 15500 GVWR 3200 pin Mor/ryde 5500 Onan genny Dual A/C Wet bolts
27' Hallett 502, 500HP
|
|
|
