Diesel tank smells like varnish.

wolfman · Aug 16, 2009

Just a few days or weeks ago someone had a message on here about bacteria or something in old diesel tanks. I read it and forgot what I read! Is there an additive to put in the tank to correct the problem or must the old fuel be drained? I recently got a tractor that had sat a while and fuel tank smells like varnish. I've added fuel, used the tractor, added more fresh fuel-still blackish fuel that stinks. Tractor seems to run well .

Gene Davis (Ga.) · Aug 16, 2009

You need to add a biocide. Check with a fuel distributor in your area for his reccomendations.
The black stuff as you call it is actually a live bacteria that lives in the fuel. it stops up filters like glue that has dried.

Gene Davis (Ga.) · Aug 16, 2009

You need to add a biocide. Check with a fuel distributor in your area for his reccomendations.
The black stuff as you call it is actually a live bacteria that lives in the fuel. it stops up filters like glue that has dried.

Gene Davis (Ga.) · Aug 16, 2009

You need to add a biocide. Check with a fuel distributor in your area for his reccomendations.
The black stuff as you call it is actually a live bacteria that lives in the fuel. it stops up filters like glue that has dried.

Nancy Howell · Aug 17, 2009

I use "killem". Doesn't take much and knocks out the fungus that grows in diesel fuel.

wolfman · Aug 17, 2009

Do you get "Killem" at auto parts store or Tractor supply or from fuel distributor? And thanks for the info, folks.

Diesel tank smells like varnish.

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