Can I use 1 year old diesel?

[Tractor_Chunks]

I have 5 gallons of diesel that's been sealed in a plastic jug for 13 months. Can I use it in my tractor?
If not, how would I dispose of it? I can't just burn it here and I'm not aware of a place that would take it.

The fuel has been sitting in a non-heated garage, with no exposure to sunlight.

 

[asgard]

You might get some reason why not, but as the container was sealed I would use it.

 

[darryljr]

I have 5 gallons of diesel that's been sealed in a plastic jug for 13 months. Can I use it in my tractor?
If not, how would I dispose of it? I can't just burn it here and I'm not aware of a place that would take it.

The fuel has been sitting in a non-heated garage, with no exposure to sunlight.

Could get a can of additive or conditioner to put in it but you should be able to use it

 

[armylifer]

Why not use it? If it is not contaminated it should be good. If you have a doubt use a filtering funnel like Mr. Funnel. They filter water as well as other contaminants.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

sure , use it ! I have a $15 'diesel fuel pump' and a $2 filter as my 'transfer' system. Runs off 12volts of course. Suck it all out except say 1" from bottom. Then 'blend' the old fuel with new. Say tractor's 3/4 full, top it up with your freshly filtered diesel. Use the 'bottom diesel' to start fires with or kill tree trunks.

 

[Tractor_Chunks]

Ok, it's in the tractor now!
Thanks. I did google a bit and some people expressed concern about old diesel, so I though I'd ask.

 

[NHSleddog]

Unless it has algae in it, you should be good to go. Look at the fuel in a clear container, if it is clear or red and it is clear (not milky, dirty, blackened) you should be fine.

 

[Nicfin36]

I'd use the heck out of it!

I've used 2 year old diesel.

 

[bearskinner]

Probably all used up, but you could always mix it 50/50 with fresh, then add a bunch of C-tane boost

 

[Magicman]

I would absolutely use it with no concern. I keep 30 gallons of Diesel at my farm property in 5 gallon cans. I try to rotate it, but things happen and it is not uncommon for a can to sit unused for a couple of years. I have never had a problem.