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Store the diesel

15 years ago

Hi all,

I posted once before about the Lastec that I bought used. This is the first diesel anything I have ever owned. The machine is finished for the next four months. I have Stabil (for diesel) in the tank. Is that OK to store for 4 months @ 50 degrees in the garage? (plus a little trickle charge every now and then )

Thanks !

tom

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Comments (2)

rdaystrom
15 years ago
Yes, it should be fine.
Greg Goyeneche
15 years ago
OK as long as you're using Sta-Bil diesel formula. You need the biocide, especially at 50 degrees. Almost better to store in the cold to retard bacteria and fungus growth.

Don't drain what you've already got in tank, but I would add somebody's diesel stabilizer.
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