Diesel storage / shelf life.

[GeoHorn]

The storage life of diesel hadn’t occurred to me until recent.

Checking online the most common shelf life is said to be 6-12 months. (pretty wide latitude)

Gives me something new to worry about…. I have a 160 gal storage tank that sits out in the sun year round and gets pretty warm here in Tx. I only refill it about once a year and run the fuel in 3 different machines without any issues. (I do treat it with Biobor JF and with Diesel Stabil. Haven’t worried about for several years …until now.)

I hate it when I can’t find someone online to tell me what I want to believe.

 

[mikester]

Worrying is feeling the pain twice

 

[GreensvilleJay]

curious... how often do you drain the bottom gallon out of the tank ?

 

[Dave_eng]

The storage life of diesel hadn’t occurred to me until recent.

Checking online the most common shelf life is said to be 6-12 months. (pretty wide latitude)

Gives me something new to worry about…. I have a 160 gal storage tank that sits out in the sun year round and gets pretty warm here in Tx. I only refill it about once a year and run the fuel in 3 different machines without any issues. (I do treat it with Biobor JF and with Diesel Stabil. Haven’t worried about for several years …until now.)

I hate it when I can’t find someone online to tell me what I want to believe.

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Does your filter I see on your tank eliminate water? I have a water filter on my bulk tank and both my tractor and excavator have never had water in their on board water separator. Before putting fuel into my machines, I run the fuel back into the tank to flush any crap out of the nozzle. Just takes a few seconds.
I use a "winter grade" diesel year round. It cost a bit more but I don't use a lot. My diesel can be in the bulk tank for years with never an issue.
Dave

 

[Nicksacco]

That's a real nice set up.

My two diesel-eaters don't use a lot, but I usually have about 15-20 gallons in a tank that's stored in my tractor barn.

I've not had an issue with storage maybe 6 mo to a year before being topped off after project work. I have a desiccant filter that I recharge when it turns pink and haven't seen any water show up.

Curious what others have experienced.