Okay guys, I was told today at work that we an underground tank with about 1000 gallons of diesel that need to disappear before we can sell the place. (We are moving to a new location in November)

Apparently the fuel has not been used since last September. Prior to that, they had to repair a water leak issue with the tank. I was told that they pumped the tank dry and refilled with new fuel after the repair.

My question: Do you think the fuel is safe to use? I already figured I would have an extra fuel filter or two handy in the truck in case I have clogging issues. My real concern is that the fuel may do something to my motor and, given my recent turn of events, I certainly can't afford any repair bills right now. Should I have the fuel tested? If so, who would do that type of testing?

The fuel is FREE for me if I want to use it.

What should I do?!?!?!?

 

Take the fuel....any water will seperate out and be on the bottom...this will be a good deal for ya


is there still a pump setup to pump the tank dry???

 

It's got a regular "gas station style" pump hooked the tank. Should I worry about any suspended particulates or anything like that?

 

can i get some too?

put good filters on the truck, drop a bottle of antigelling (the bacteria one) of Power Service in there and a big helping of Diesel Kleen and you'll be good to go.

 

I'm hoping that the fuel is good. I can use a dose of free fuel for a while.

 

while its settin there undesturbed you can get some water checker paste stuff and put it on the dipstick.........it will tell ya how many inches of water is on the bottom.....

 

Do you know if the pump pulls from the bottom of the tank or what?

By the way, the water checker paste stuff is a damn fine description of that product. Do I need to hook any kinda doomaflatchy to my hoosit to make sure that the thangy is not gonna hurt my whatchamacallit? Sorry, Whit, couldn't help myself!!!

Mas cerveza, por favor!

 

You're in mesquite, I'm north of Denton, when do you want me there??????

 

Where the hell you gonna store 1000 gal of fuel, would be my first question. In most states your talkin about a lot of red tape just to get a storage facility approved for that much aside from the cost of doin it. I'd say find some farmer that already has a tank set up for ag use and sell it to him at a good price. Then your fuel you buy with that money really will be free, in terms of money and hassle.

 

I have 2 500 gallons tanks at the house...