[Laneco]

We had quite an issue with our diesel truck a few years ago. We picked up some contaminated fuel, probably just a minor contamination, and then didn't use the truck for about 8 or 9 months. Kind of a small storage thing.

Well the fuel had an algae contamination which bloomed spectacularly. We went round and round on this one with new fuel filters (like every 70 or 80 miles), etc., until we dropped and thoroughly cleaned the tanks. Treated everything with algaecide - got the product at a truck stop. After a couple more fuel filters we solved the issue. This was a HUGE pain in the hiney. The truck would literally quit running from fuel starvation when the filter plugged up.

I'm sure others will chime in, but if it were my vehicle, I would definately treat the fuel with the diesel algaecide. Because once it is contaminated, it continues to get worse...

Good spot to ask questions locally for fuel storage for diesel is your local farm supply.

angela