Diesel Fuel Storage

[gunflint]

How long can today's diesel be stored? I have access to several hundred gallons for my truck. Can I store it for a year without it going to pot?

[Macgyver55]

Diesel has a longer shelf life than gasoline. If stored properly in a good sealed container it should last a year easily. You can also treat it with stabilizer that will prolong its life somewhat, possibly up to 2 years in ideal conditions.

Keep in mind, if the fuel has already been sitting a while you need to take that into account. If it has been subject to temperature extremes or moisture the shelf life is shortened. Also if you are accessing it often and opening and closing the container it can also affect its life.

[jeffreyd]

there is additive that you can put in the fuel to help keep it from gathering water and freezing up. look online for the product see if you can find it. i will do some research myself

[gunflint]

Thanks guys, I have access to the additive.

[Valv]

Also if you have a somewhat older truck it will burn the fuel with no issue. Only newer electronic injectors and/or trucks that require ULSD only will have problems with old fuel.

I believe you have a GM 6.5l correct ? Heck these will burn anything, in fact the Army Hummer has same engine and will run almost anything. Just add an additive/stabilizer and be sure your filters are new, to remove any water.