how long can you store diesel fuel and it is still useable?

Question

gasoline evaporates quickly. Does dieseil fuel do the same. can you store diesel fuel for a long period of time with out it loosing its qualities and value as a fuel?

Answer 1

Diesel fuel is still a petroleum derivative and doesn't have a long storage life...six months at the top end if you add fuel preservative (like that used for storing classic cars), and a month or two without.

And remember, it's not the evaporation you have to worry about--it's the fuel separating into its different components and turning into varnish in the fuel delivery system (fuel rails, injection system and/or carburetors).

Answer 2

it depends on what type of diesel it is, there is jp-8, which is somewhat like jet fuel, and jp-4, those are the two I know of, diesel already has a stabilizer in it, which is why it looks yellow, but I am not sure about the absolute shelf life to store it. I read a couple answers saying you can put stabilizers in it, but you have to ENSURE it is made for diesel fuel, diesel is not hardly near as flammable as regular fuel, which is why all diesels have glow plugs and at least 20:1 compression ratios, if you put regular stabilizers it could possibly cause the fuel to ignite during the intake phase of the combustion cycle, not during the compression cycle, and that will not be healthy for the engine.

Answer 3

diesel fuel is an oil base it does not loose value like gasoline over time... but there is a additive that can be added to fuels to keep it stable longer, this can be gotten from any auto parts store, just ask them...

Answer 4

Its not safe to store fuel, Diesel usually is about 3 months, cars are drained of fuel or even radiator for storage purposes. Corrosive fuilds and materials.

Answer 5

There is an additive for diesel fuel. Check at your local hardware store.

Answer 6

Fresh fuel can go bad in just a matter of weeks.The most important step is to avoid underground storage.