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I was unaware of this nightmare contamination that can occur in diesel fuel. It showed up on my diesel tractor, but I think it is relevant here.
I was driving my diesel tractor and it suddenly lost RPMs and died. I thought, maybe water in fuel. The fuel filter had collapsed and there was thick, very tar like build up in the bottom of the plastic filter can. I tried various solvents, but MAF sensor cleaner was the best result, still I had to use a pick to get that crap out.
Anyone had this contamination and what did you use to prevent it in the future? Additive, etc.
I was driving my diesel tractor and it suddenly lost RPMs and died. I thought, maybe water in fuel. The fuel filter had collapsed and there was thick, very tar like build up in the bottom of the plastic filter can. I tried various solvents, but MAF sensor cleaner was the best result, still I had to use a pick to get that crap out.
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Anyone had this contamination and what did you use to prevent it in the future? Additive, etc.