fuel problem

[leezaback]

Thought I would throw this out. with all the HOT weather, I ran into an issue-the truck shut down on us yesterday,problem turned out to be algee in the tank-clogged up the fuel filter-we had put a new filter in 2 weeks ago. somewhere we must had picked up a bad tank of fuel. the clean out process begins. take a look at your filter-hate to have this happen to someone else.

 

[jjoerger]

That's why we always fuel at T/A or another "Name" establishment.
Last year we were low on fuel and stopped at a small independent. Next day our fuel filter was plugged with what looked like clumps of oil. The place that changed it said some of these small shops will do an oil change and then pour the used oil into their diesel tanks.

 

[purgoose10]

Thought I would throw this out. with all the HOT weather, I ran into an issue-the truck shut down on us yesterday,problem turned out to be algee in the tank-clogged up the fuel filter-we had put a new filter in 2 weeks ago. somewhere we must had picked up a bad tank of fuel. the clean out process begins. take a look at your filter-hate to have this happen to someone else.

If your using or have used bio diesel, always use a fuel additive to take out moisture. Algae forms from water and bio diesel as well as gas with ethynal added collects water. Most problems with rubber fuel lines rotting etc is because of the moisture in the system.

 

[BigRed32771]

That's why we always fuel at T/A or another "Name" establishment.
Last year we were low on fuel and stopped at a small independent. Next day our fuel filter was plugged with what looked like clumps of oil. The place that changed it said some of these small shops will do an oil change and then pour the used oil into their diesel tanks.

Had a similar problem a couple of years ago, and we're pretty sure the problem fuel came from a T/A since that's just about the only place we fuel up.

 

[BigRed32771]

Thought I would throw this out. with all the HOT weather, I ran into an issue-the truck shut down on us yesterday,problem turned out to be algee in the tank-clogged up the fuel filter-we had put a new filter in 2 weeks ago. somewhere we must had picked up a bad tank of fuel. the clean out process begins. take a look at your filter-hate to have this happen to someone else.

Look for a product called "Seafoam." Several people, including my regular shop, recommended it as the best treatment. I split a gallon into my two tanks and problem went away. It's suggested that tanks be treated one or two times a year with the Seafoam to keep things under control.

FYI.

 

[leezaback]

we only fuel at the majors-mainly-ta and petro-not a fun day

 

[leezaback]

I'll look into that-thanks-

 

[greg334]

Thought I would throw this out. with all the HOT weather, I ran into an issue-the truck shut down on us yesterday,problem turned out to be algee in the tank-clogged up the fuel filter...

I don't know if you noticed on some of the pumps at T/As, they now have a sticker stating they are using blended fuels - B5 and B20. A few people who have fueled up when the tanks were really low while they were converting over, grabbing the crap on the bottom of the tanks.

 

[Jack_Berry]

Biodiesel in the 20% range will strip the shellac from the fuel lines and clean the tanks walls. If you use it have extra filters handy. Loss of mileage not worth the use. Getting caught with no replacement filter will be expensive.

 

[greg334]

Well hate to say this but the choice isn't there at some of these places, it is either biodiesel blend or no fuel at all.

 

[davekc]

I would recommend Seafoam. Works wonders in boats with diesel engines. They will build up stuff in the tanks quicker than a truck will because of alot of dock time.
Then again, after reading some of the latest posts, it seems there is some extended rot times going on out there.

 

[geo]

myself i use ace's II ,
takes care of water, bactria, good to 19 below
i have been using this sents 2003 also improve fuel mpg
1 gal treats 2,000 gal of fuel
if you would like to know send pm

 

[Jack_Berry]

Sea foam is excellent. Doesn't power service kill algae also?

 

[Slacktide]

Biobor is what I have had the best results with when it comes to ridding algae. I have used it in boats, trucks and equipment with great results in all applications.

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[usafk9]

Pilot truckstops have a product called Biomedic by Lucas; about $50 per gallon. Will do 2 treatments in a typical straight truck.

I've also used Star-brite/Startron (Can't remember exact name, but can find if you need me to) that I bought at Cabela's. It was discontinued there, but is regularly available at West Marine.

Are you sure it's algae and not asphaltine? Lots of problems possible with fuel these days.

 

[leezaback]

it]s algae-cummins and freightliner confirmed-picked up killem at dealer-trying this-the seafoam sounds a product i will try next. we have a boat too and know too well the fuel issues from sitting. appreaciate all the info