Message Board - Machinery: Diesel v Petrol
7 Oct 2009 by donald
Does anyone know if diesel fuel deteriorates through keeping at the same rate as petrol does?
7 Oct 2009 by tonybolton
Yes, I do know.
A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother
8 Oct 2009 by donald
Thanks Tony. Would you care to share your knowledge with the rest of us?
8 Oct 2009 by Sumomosr
Hi Donald,
Yes, Diesel does deteriorate over time but not as fast as Petrol (which can go 'off' quite rapidly).
Various companies market Diesel Fuel Conditioner products as additives to prolong the shelf life of diesel and protect against gelling, icing and to assist lubricity in the modern low-sulfur fuels. Some also act as a biocide and help protect agains the growth of diesel 'bug' algaes.
You may know that oil companies alter the formulation of fuels (Petrol & Diesel) for summer and winter use and so accordingly there are fuel conditioners for both seasons (eg. John Deere part no. TY16230 (Summer) and TY26491 (Winter)) .
Regards,
GOGGA
8 Oct 2009 by donald
John. Many thanks for your comprehensive answer. Just wha t I have come to expect from the Pitchcare Message Board Site.How are things in New Zealand?
8 Oct 2009 by Sumomosr
We're suffering with the economic recession as much as anybody Don.
Happily we are supposed to be heading toward summer but some unseasonal snow has chilled things off a bit.
Hope all well with you and yours.
GOGGA
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