Using old diesel

Post by **bat** » 23 Jul 2015, 21:45

I retrieved (found) 2 metal jerry cans of diesel (possibly 40L) berried in the back of the garage today must be at least 6 years old, is it still usable?

Gary

Post by **greasemonkey** » 23 Jul 2015, 21:48

What type of berry?

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Post by **bat** » 23 Jul 2015, 21:59

Spoil chucker berries

Post by **greasemonkey** » 23 Jul 2015, 22:00

In a nutshell, use it for lighting your bonfires.

Post by **bat** » 23 Jul 2015, 22:11

Thanks Rob & Greasemonkey ,looks like I’m going to have some big bonfires.

Post by **billy739** » 27 Jul 2015, 12:19

never had a problem with old diesel. petrol I have after a couple of months

I would happily run it in my stuff. mix it with fresh if your unsure.

were dealing with old engines so there tolerances are less than new stuff

Post by **ghost123uk** » 27 Jul 2015, 16:12

Whilst I am no Diesel expert, I think I would go along with Billy739. I was going to say so, but felt I would get shot down in flames

I wonder if say a mix of 4 parts fresh to 1 part "old" would actually do any real harm? I hate wasting stuff

Post by **billy739** » 27 Jul 2015, 17:07

I have used stuff which is 10+ years old without an issue.

although it does seem darker and slightly thicker!

use a filter on the funnel and leave a dribble in the base of the can as that will have any dirt / water in it.

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 27 Jul 2015, 19:19

I must admit that I have used 5+ year old diesel without a qualm and no noticeable effects.

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