Is there any reason that diesel fuel can't be stored in the fuel stations on Road Warrios and Cyclones? I've done a bit of searching but can't find this answer. Aside from the labels that say 'unleaded fuel only' - what's the difference?
I see no reason. If the option when new was for a diesel Genny I probably would have opted for that. It is rare that I use the stored gasoline for the motorcyle. I almost olny use Shell premium in the bike and premium is unnecessary for the Genny.
It is just a storage tank.
I guess it's an interesting question though. What if it were properly treated and filtered and not for long term storage? Aren't the fuel tanks ABS?
The tanks are welded steel.
I would be worried about the water that will easily collect in the tank along the possible groth of backeria if not treated properly.
Water collecting in the tank?
That would be a problem with gasoline or diesel, and with the ethanol content in gasoline it is more a concern then ever before.
Diesel needs to be treated for extended storage against algae and bacteria.
Gasoline needs to be treated to help prevent it from degrading.
They both need to be protected from water intrusion.
I wonder though, if there were any fuel remaining in the tank what it might do at a later point. Maybe to the next owner? Does the pick up leave any fuel laying in the bottom of the tank?
If I was worried about the next owner I would have a lot fewer luxuries on the Cyclone
Now, I have $40. worth of fuel that I am apprehensive about putting in my fuel tank.
Should I use it, or get rid of it? Where are all these chemical engineers when you need them?
A solution that I did come up with, although it's too late for this trip, is to keep using up the emergency fuel after every 7 or 10 days and replacing it with fresh fuel.
How long does stored diesel fuel last and still be safe to use?
I'll take that old stuff off your hands for ya!
Seriously, next time you need at least 10-15 gallons of fuel use 5 gallons and top it off from the pump.
