Winter time and fuel tank level
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Zundels
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We are Kodiak, AK and what worked for us (based on Andrew's suggestions) was to top off tank to full and we used an additive. In the spring, after all spring cleanup and maintenance was complete, the engine started right up and the first tank of fuel ran without a hitch.
We filled up at the dock then manual topped off the tank after it was parked.
That should do it, Don
We filled up at the dock then manual topped off the tank after it was parked.
That should do it, Don
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Per directions from Mack Boring: Fill the tank and use the additive FPPF. FPPF is a Marine Forumla Diesel Fuel Treatment
water dispersent.
If the tank is full then water can't form and just in case the FPPF is there to help. Those little buggers that like to grow in your fuel need water to form and grow.
As a matter of fact Mack Boring suggests that you use FPPF every time you add fuel. I took the diesel class that they give and the instructor was adament about using no other additives other than FPPF.
water dispersent.
If the tank is full then water can't form and just in case the FPPF is there to help. Those little buggers that like to grow in your fuel need water to form and grow.
As a matter of fact Mack Boring suggests that you use FPPF every time you add fuel. I took the diesel class that they give and the instructor was adament about using no other additives other than FPPF.
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The FPPF product is called "Marine Formula Diesel Fuel Treatment". The directions are on the container. I believe one container will treat close to 400 gallons of fuel. It isn't cheap, but I have to say all season and I never had water accumulate in my water seperator.
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I remember reading in one of the Yanmar manuals, that they said to NOT use any diesel additives. But, it makes sense to use an additive for winterizing. It does not make sense to use an additive at every fill-up unless you are getting questionable fuel. I get my diesel from a gas station that has a lot of turnover, so I know at least I am getting fairly fresh fuel. There is no way to determine how often they change their filters, or if they even use any filters (unless I start getting bad fuel).
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I had (expensive) problems with my fuel pump this year. I was told by two mechanics, a Yanmar service manager, and a Yanmar distributor that they were seeing a lot of internal seals "drying out" unexpectedly lately, which they are attributing to the newer diesel fuel formulations. They all advised me to use a performance additive every time I fill the tank. No specific brand was mentioned.