How long does diesel last for?
09-02-2009, 09:30 AM
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I've got a 5 litre emergency jerry can of diesel in the boot. I'm just wondering how long it will last for? I intend to pour it into the car's tank and fill it up with fresh fuel every now and again but just trying to work out how often I should do this.
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09-02-2009, 10:35 AM
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You have to make sure that the can is full most of the times specially in cold (freezing ) conditions. Not much happens to diesel unlike petrol. 
09-02-2009, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ali-cap' post='996106' date='Sep 2 2009, 01:35 PM
You have to make sure that the can is full most of the times specially in cold (freezing ) conditions. Not much happens to diesel unlike petrol.
Diesel will store in your dry trunk for a good while. The problem occurs in partially filled outside, or underground tanks, where moisture will condense.
Hint: As temperatures drop replace the diesel in your jerry can to take advantage of anti-gelling agents or winter blends that fuel suppliers provide.
09-02-2009, 04:19 PM
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the question is, why do you keep emergency fuel with you? do you run out of fuel alot?
plus, running a diesel on empty, sometimes means bleeding the fuel system, so that it starts.
plus, running a diesel on empty, sometimes means bleeding the fuel system, so that it starts.
09-03-2009, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='996472' date='Sep 3 2009, 01:19 AM
the question is, why do you keep emergency fuel with you? do you run out of fuel alot?
plus, running a diesel on empty, sometimes means bleeding the fuel system, so that it starts.
plus, running a diesel on empty, sometimes means bleeding the fuel system, so that it starts.
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