Fuel Oil Stablizer, Treatment
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Fuel Oil Stablizer, Treatment
Now that the new fuel oil is such c**p, what is a good additive I can add to my tank to reduce baterial growth, and to clean up and prevent sludge? I'd prefer something that is available to us mere mortals, say from the nearest big box store. Is a few gallons (jerry can) of Kerosene good for that on a near empty tank?
Also, best time to change the oil filter? A few day's after a big delivery, assuming that might best time since the sludge is stirred up then?
Also, best time to change the oil filter? A few day's after a big delivery, assuming that might best time since the sludge is stirred up then?
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No endorsements, but I saw this a while back:
Fuelright comparisons
Results _may_ be biased, after all, they do market the stuff, but I have heard others say it's good.
I've used Hot Shot and no complaints, but no scientific evidence to support that it does or doesn't do what it says it is supposed to do. Fuelright sure doesn't seem to think it's worth much!
Here's another from the actual manufacturer... names have not been changed to protect the innocent... and caveat emptor ... remember this is the manufacturers website, use you own best judgement!
Full test results
Best time to change the filter ? when it needs it of course! Install a vacuum gauge on the oil line and you will know for sure...
Fuelright comparisons
Results _may_ be biased, after all, they do market the stuff, but I have heard others say it's good.
I've used Hot Shot and no complaints, but no scientific evidence to support that it does or doesn't do what it says it is supposed to do. Fuelright sure doesn't seem to think it's worth much!
Here's another from the actual manufacturer... names have not been changed to protect the innocent... and caveat emptor ... remember this is the manufacturers website, use you own best judgement!
Full test results
Best time to change the filter ? when it needs it of course! Install a vacuum gauge on the oil line and you will know for sure...
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I'm the guy with the Tiger Loop and vacuum gauge permanently installed, remember
I'll have to check if that is the Fuel Right EP by Westwood being sold by Patriot. That would make getting some easy.
I'll have to check if that is the Fuel Right EP by Westwood being sold by Patriot. That would make getting some easy.
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Assuming one could actually persuade a delivery company to fill a fuel oil tank with K1, would the burner need to be re-tuned ? Let's say I dropped 5 gall of K1 into each fill ... benefits ?
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I believe a lot of trailers with outside tanks use Kero in the winter since it keeps on flowing in subzero weather.
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