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stan
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4 month old diesel

i last filled up in early march and i've tried to use it up i still have a quarter tank left ..

googling reveals that diesel is ok up to around 6 to 12 months so with just a quarter tank to use i should be all right..

what is concerning is the peeps that have full'ish tanks of fuel that have sorned or not used their FF since the lockdown and are not going to use for the near future.. ... - .- -.

Y. O. L. O.
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8th Jul 2020 7:22am

Weegie

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2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

My understanding is that, if the vehicle isn't being used for a while, it is best to have the tank full as it minimises condensation.

If that is so then it's a bit of a tradeoff between that and having older fuel. John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
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8th Jul 2020 7:39am

Baltic Blue

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Location: North Wales
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2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Baltic Blue

B.B. has been stood since mid March with 3/4 tank full and only done a couple of local runs up till Monday when I took it on a 253 mile round trip to visit our daughter in North Wales.

I am pleased to report that it run as sweet as ever.

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8th Jul 2020 7:53am

Brian Considine

Member Since: 15 Apr 2019
Location: Garlinge
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Weegie wrote:
it is best to have the tank full as it minimises condensation.

Agreed, it's the condensation & thus water that can cause problems.

Unfortunately, BioDiesel is worse in this respect. 2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6

8th Jul 2020 8:10am

GGDR

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2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

I left my (diesel) boat for 6, sometimes 8 months - full tanks essential as Weegie says and I used a biocide additive from the chandlers.

Never had an issue with that regime and that was 800 litres
. Cheers, Greg
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8th Jul 2020 9:00am

GGDR

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Something like this:
https://www.marinesuperstore.com/engine-ba...gL5o_D_BwE

Google 'diesel bug' for more info

. Cheers, Greg
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8th Jul 2020 9:04am

stan
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thats my intention in the next week or so...my thoughts are a fill up off fresh diesel will mix the old with new... ... - .- -.

Y. O. L. O.
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8th Jul 2020 10:13am

Brian Considine

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MarkinCW5 wrote:
Supwrmarket storage isn't well maintained

Another reason why I don't use it. 2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6

8th Jul 2020 10:21am

Cam-Tech-Craig

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I wouldn't worry Stan... I have several cars here laid up since March including my FF... I worry more about battery condition to be honest... My point of worry would be 2-3yrs onwards not months...

My LSE hasn't been ran since 2017! I reconnected the battery during lockdown and it started and ran like it was started the week previously! albeit a petrol not Derv...

8th Jul 2020 11:43am

stan
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thanks Craig..the more i read on the web the less i'm concerned now ... - .- -.

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8th Jul 2020 12:11pm

stan
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i dont think we need to get to technical re my question.... ... - .- -.

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8th Jul 2020 12:47pm

stan
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to much information is bad... ... - .- -.

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8th Jul 2020 1:31pm

stan
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not in this thread i dont... ... - .- -.

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8th Jul 2020 1:36pm

stan
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then start a technical type thread in off topic please, not here.... ... - .- -.

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8th Jul 2020 1:58pm

Brian Considine

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MarkinCW5 wrote:
Everywhere including here! Someone other than you may be interested.

I'm interested...................

BTW - deleting the message did not work. 2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6

8th Jul 2020 2:08pm

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