Re: Newbie Set up Advice needed!
Hi
Gregg,
Let's just stop here for a second. How was it determined that the "glue" was plasticizers from the fuel filter? Just saying it is does not mean it is. There must have been some meaningful scientific testing performed to come to such an unusual conclusion.
Interesting that you bring that up. For the last several days I have been cleaning out old plastic 20 litre containers that I have stored biodiesel in. They all smell exactly as you describe and the liquid in them is quite thick. This is referred to as oxidation and polymerization. It has nothing to do with plasticizers emanating from non-original fuel filters.
I am getting the feeling that there was not actually any real testing performed.
You removed the contaminated fuel, replaced the fuel filter, and the car has run fine ever since. Sounds good to me
Over the last 12 years I have heard a lot of stories about biodiesel too. Many them were not accurate.
PS If there was actually any meaningful testing performed I would sure like to read it. A hyperlink would be great.
Hi
Gregg,
Originally posted by Threegees
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the fuel tank also smells like a tin of oil-based paint this is a dead give away that the fuel is compromised.
...I sugested the only difference was the filter??, the tank was drained of the smelly fuel, filter changed to a genuine, filled with new fuel from my processor (same as allways) and new pump fitted...that was 3 years ago and it's still going strong with no smell!
You removed the contaminated fuel, replaced the fuel filter, and the car has run fine ever since. Sounds good to me
I have other stories about other cars I supply with fuel, but I'm sick of typing now!! me tradesman...not typist!
PS If there was actually any meaningful testing performed I would sure like to read it. A hyperlink would be great.
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