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Old Diesel

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My recently purchased Multivan had sat unused for 3+ years when I bought it. It came with half a tank of diesel. I'm about to do oil and filters service and wondered whether it'd be wise to drain the old diesel out and put some fresh in? Cheers. 
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Yes, I think it would be good to drain the old diesel out. No need to waste it though. As long as it's clean, you can pour a bit in each time you fill up with fresh.
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It will be fine unless there’s been water leaking into the tank

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I'll leave it in there for now I think. Cheers for the replies
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Add a bit of cetane booster to replenish what it has lost.
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