What colour is diesel?

[ELLE74]

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Just drained my 72 diesel tank. The fuel looks like an english bitter, smells vaguely of diesel but nothing like the servo stuff.

[sheerluck]

That looks more like filtered waste vegetable oil than diesel.

[steveG]

How old is the fuel. Looks like it's been sitting in there for a long time.

Steve

[bsperka]

Fuel looks like it's on the way out due to bacteria. Treat the tank with a fuel biocide to stop the bug from growing.

[ELLE74]

Car is of unknown providence. Not sure how long it has been sitting. I am doing a full rebuild so the system should be cleaned and recharged. Actually smells more like a n m113 bilge

[bsperka]

Off diesel has a peculiar smell, like old mineral paint. Good diesel should look like a light beer, not dark like a heavy beer.

[Bearman]

Old diesel seems to change it's smell a bit but it still burns fine unlike old petrol. I would try it first before ditching it.

[Dark61]

I wouldn't chuck it. I'd strain it through a medium mesh and mix it with some new and re-use.
cheers,
D

[jx2mad]

Years ago I bought my diesel in bulk (44gal drums). It seemed oily to the touch and honey coloured. Now it seems as thought it is "watered"down, thin and colourless.

[loanrangie]

I wouldn't chuck it. I'd strain it through a medium mesh and mix it with some new and re-use.
cheers,
D

A chux cloth folded 4 times makes a good filter medium.

[mick88]

Is the inside of the tank rusty?


Cheers, Mick.

[ELLE74]

Is the inside of the tank rusty?


Cheers, Mick.



No. All looks pretty good. The filters have certainly done their job, but they are all cactus now - full of grey goop.