Oil & Fuel Old diesel fuel

fuseboxer · Oct 23, 2012

We had a very mild winter and little snow last year in Michigan and only used my JD4410 once and that was probably not necessary. Snow melted in the next few days. My question is that I have old fuel that is at least 12 months old in my tractor. I use the usual fuel additives that many use and recommend. Looks like I have only had about 6 hours of use in over a year. Should I change the fuel? Just drain the water skimmer? Starts and runs good. What would you do? ---Fuseboxer :confused3:

Soundguy · Oct 23, 2012

me? I'd drain water out and see if she ran. if so.. treat again and add some fresh and go.

if she don't like it.

change filter. drain fuel and save.. and refill with good fuel.. bleed, and use the old fuel as top off after straining it for solids.

check tank and tap for biologicals..

LBrown59 · Oct 23, 2012

fuseboxer said:
We had a very mild winter and little snow last year in Michigan and only used my JD4410 once and that was probably not necessary. Snow melted in the next few days. My question is that I have old fuel that is at least 12 months old in my tractor. I use the usual fuel additives that many use and recommend. Looks like I have only had about 6 hours of use in over a year. Should I change the fuel? Just drain the water skimmer? Starts and runs good. What would you do? ---Fuseboxer :confused3:

I'd just go ahead using it.

jenkinsph · Oct 23, 2012

For once I agree with LBrown, just go ahead and use it. Keep an eye on the water separator but if it looks good go for it.

Tx Jim · Oct 24, 2012

Only thing that affects diesel are contaminants such as dirt or water. Water contributes to algae growth. I agree just check water separator and use the fuel.

EssexBoy · Oct 24, 2012

Tx Jim said:
Only thing that affects diesel are contaminants such as dirt or water. Water contributes to algae growth. I agree just check water separator and use the fuel.

That's all you need to do with diesel.

sdkubota · Oct 24, 2012

Just order some PRI-G (gas) and PRI-D (diesel) fuel stabilizers that will keep fuel/gas fresh for 10+ years. I researched and found it and purchased on Amazon.