schiker
Well-Known Member
I have a new used tractor and the dealer suggested adding biocide to tank as he did not know history of fuel. And he knew I balked at a deal on another tractor because during test drive it quit due to algae plugging filter.
I looked at the local marine store for some biocide and the label kinda scared me. It suggested to inject biocide into streaming tank fill. And it seemed very concentrated I would only use 1/4 oz for my 20 ish gallon tank. It mentioned it might create solids if too high of concetration of biocide.
Also, wondering best method of treatment. I think it would be best to mix it in a 5 gallon jug shake to mix well add to tank and fill tank up then let sit for a couple of days then run like normal and at first start let it run at least for a good while to flush IP and system with new treated fuel.
Does anyone do any periodic treatment or annual biocide for stuff that sits sometimes for a week like tractors.
Do you ever polish your truck tank fuel? I think the recirculation / constant pumping of driving a truck kinda polishes fuel over and over but can the sock and tank benefit from an occasional biocide treatment just to be sure?
I looked at the local marine store for some biocide and the label kinda scared me. It suggested to inject biocide into streaming tank fill. And it seemed very concentrated I would only use 1/4 oz for my 20 ish gallon tank. It mentioned it might create solids if too high of concetration of biocide.
Also, wondering best method of treatment. I think it would be best to mix it in a 5 gallon jug shake to mix well add to tank and fill tank up then let sit for a couple of days then run like normal and at first start let it run at least for a good while to flush IP and system with new treated fuel.
Does anyone do any periodic treatment or annual biocide for stuff that sits sometimes for a week like tractors.
Do you ever polish your truck tank fuel? I think the recirculation / constant pumping of driving a truck kinda polishes fuel over and over but can the sock and tank benefit from an occasional biocide treatment just to be sure?
