I've seen algae grow in both the fuel, as well as in hydraulic oil. I've seen fuel tanks steamed cleaned, with various chemicals used, without any effect. In one case, the algae come back so bad within two weeks it shut the machine down, and that's with a coarse, sock filter that's nearly 3 feet long and 3 inches in diameter. Imagine what it would do with a typical, low micron filter in a modern vehicle.
That said, if you want to guarantee the algae doesn't come back, you have to use a biocide. Fifteen years ago the stuff was nearly unheard of except in the boating community, and finding the additive was nearly impossible. In recent years the algae has become so common place you should be able to get a quality biocide from just about any parts house.
Like another post mentioned, all the biocide does is kill the algae. That being the case, keep several filters handy as the stuff will plug the filters as it dies off.
Beyond that, all I can day is good luck. It's some nasty stuff, but it can be beat.
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