Paranoia - Water in Fuel Tank
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A teaspoon won't be a problem,
especially if you have a water seperator. It's not a bad idea to throw in some "fuel dryer" once a year. Fuel dryer is alcohol that will mix with the water and the fuel so it gets burned. Instructions on the can tell you how much for how much fuel.
especially if you have a water seperator. It's not a bad idea to throw in some "fuel dryer" once a year. Fuel dryer is alcohol that will mix with the water and the fuel so it gets burned. Instructions on the can tell you how much for how much fuel.
Thoughts about Diesel Fuel Dryer additive
Has anyone else used Diesel Fuel Dryer in their tank? Pros and Cons. I have a 2004 33' Hunter and after a full year of sailing I only used about 7 gallons of diesel. So aside from adding Biocide, is it okay to Diesel Fuel dryer, too?
Has anyone else used Diesel Fuel Dryer in their tank? Pros and Cons. I have a 2004 33' Hunter and after a full year of sailing I only used about 7 gallons of diesel. So aside from adding Biocide, is it okay to Diesel Fuel dryer, too?
Nope, the only results of adding diesel drier that
I've heard of is that the injectors and hi-pressure pump are damaged from the water that is carried past the separator and allowed to remain in contact with those components after shutdown. In short, don't do anything to bypass the separator.
I've heard of is that the injectors and hi-pressure pump are damaged from the water that is carried past the separator and allowed to remain in contact with those components after shutdown. In short, don't do anything to bypass the separator.
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