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barfy
Posted 4/2/2018 14:24 (#6681792)
Subject: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


west central il.		I have some #2 diesel in a 1000 gal. barrel, (not bio), when I pump some in a clear jar it’s cloudy. When it sets a day it clears up and there’s a cream colored film on the bottom of the jar. Where is the best, affordable place to have it analyzed?
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hydro70guy
Posted 4/2/2018 14:26 (#6681797 - in reply to #6681792)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


Swaledale, IA		what does algae look like in diesel? I have heard about it but never experienced it.
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5288
Posted 4/2/2018 14:28 (#6681800 - in reply to #6681792)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


S.E. South Dakota		I belive (my be wrong)a CaseIH or John Deere dealer can send it in.
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hillfarmer
Posted 4/2/2018 14:29 (#6681805 - in reply to #6681800)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed



The fuel guy might be able to also
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Brahamfireman
Posted 4/2/2018 14:34 (#6681815 - in reply to #6681792)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


Braham MN.		Put it in the freezer, see if it freezes, or solidifies. If it freezes it's water, if it doesn't, it's Prolly wax. Either way I'd shorten the suction pipe in the tank and burn it up like normal, keep lots of filters on hand.
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barfy
Posted 4/2/2018 14:54 (#6681853 - in reply to #6681815)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


west central il.		What’s Prolly wax?
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Indianajones
Posted 4/2/2018 15:49 (#6681920 - in reply to #6681853)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed



barfy - 4/2/2018 14:54

What’s Prolly wax?


Probably Wax
INDY
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countryman
Posted 4/2/2018 15:52 (#6681928 - in reply to #6681920)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed



Germany

will the clouds and the bottom deposit vanish at room temperature?

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Breeggy
Posted 4/2/2018 14:34 (#6681816 - in reply to #6681792)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


any fuel supplier should be able to send a sample, or truck shop.
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K in Iowa
Posted 4/2/2018 14:56 (#6681855 - in reply to #6681792)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


Here's the lab I use. Normal engine oil analysis is $28.

Give them a call, I'm betting they can help you out.

https://www.blackstone-labs.com/

K
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AGDEAL
Posted 4/2/2018 15:12 (#6681874 - in reply to #6681792)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


Illinois		Curious also. I had the same thing this winter and if you dump it out in the snow it's creamy white. I had issues with both tractors that pulled out of this tank


Edit the red spot is out of a different tank.

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johnny skeptical
Posted 4/2/2018 18:17 (#6682190 - in reply to #6681874)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed



n.c.iowa		Huh, looks like snow.
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Case1958
Posted 4/2/2018 15:17 (#6681883 - in reply to #6681792)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


barfy - 4/2/2018 14:24

I have some #2 diesel in a 1000 gal. barrel, (not bio), when I pump some in a clear jar it’s cloudy. When it sets a day it clears up and there’s a cream colored film on the bottom of the jar. Where is the best, affordable place to have it analyzed?
Who ever delivered the fuel to you ,either take them a sample and show them or have them come and take a sample and give you an answer.How long have you had it in the tank?
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barfy
Posted 4/2/2018 18:32 (#6682212 - in reply to #6681883)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


west central il.		The tank was filled the last of December
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hd6gtom
Posted 4/3/2018 00:02 (#6683071 - in reply to #6682212)
Subject: RE: Cloudy diesel fuel, needs analyzed


Every tank wagon operator I ever knew has a tube of water paste on the truck somewhere. Call them get them to stick it for you.
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