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• diesel fuel stabilizer?
  • I just use Biobor
    • Ditto on the Biobor ... also use ...
    • Ditto Larry
    • The myths and mysticisms of 'topping off' fuel tanks
      • Don't know what to think
        • I fill my 80 gallon tank in the fall, for the return on my investment. It's always paid a dividend in the spring. .
      • My understanding of the process includes missing points in your argument
        • That's my understanding: water comes from condensation, condensation comes from "breathing".
          • If you really want to solve the problem
        • The amount of air in the tank has nothing to do with this
          • But what about condensation on tank walls?
          • Actually the amount of air in the tank is a big factor..
            • The Doctor has spoken
            • The only effect ...
              • What can I say...
                • Hang on here for a moment ....
                  • I agree with removing oil for long term storage
                  • Technical discussion?
                    • I understood it in the terms written, I'm just a boat owner....
                      • It is an end part of many Italian meals involving (olive) oil and water?
            • I have a 275-gallon fuel tank outside my house
          • "The only way to stop this water uptake is to have a vacuum rated tank (damn expensive)". Well, not really.
            • Was being facetious....
              • yep....
                • A couple of comments...
                  • The decanter was emptied into a mason jar..
                    • Well, your home heating oil tank...
                      • Our 275 gallon tank....
                        • Probably pretty much past due to replace it then
                    • Beyond what Todd observed
                      • So, uh, do you add biocide year after year...
                        • I checked more thoughly with our chief engineer. There's more to it, than just adding biocide after inspection.
              • I think you nailed it. I spent many a
  • Depends on how big your tank is...
  • Extensive testing by Practical Sailor
    • With my 40 gallon tank
      • I guess its cheap peace of mind to add it
  • I add only a fuel conditioner every 40 gallons or so, in my 80 gallon tank.
  • As (per DougR below and as) Practical Sailor clearly outlined:
    • Tank Access
      • first -- don't go using a saw with a fuel tank that hasn't been steam cleaned
        • Well, you really can do it safely if you
        • what I was thinking was not the tank
          • camera?
            • good idea Larry
          • Are you having a problem with the fuel/tank, Craig?(maybe I missed something)
            • not the tank
              • I wouldn't bother with the fuel gauge...
                • oh fine, be logical
                  • check your ground connections