Does Diesel Fuel Go Bad?

[edpontiac91]

I have a space heater that we keep in case of a power failure. Haven't used it for 6-7 years now but also I have about 3 gal. of fuel I have never used. Is it still good or does it go bad like gasoline? It only will be used to burn in the wick of the heater.

[WildBillyT]

You can get water in diesel fuel. I'd get fresh fuel in this case.

[KirkEvil]

Yes diesel can go bad with contact with oxygen and water, and can grow algae in it. a quick check would be to pull a sample and look for anything thick floating around. It would look kind of like iced tea

[alamantia]

I heard of diesel fuel robbing a 7-11 once.

[sweetbmxrider]

Originally Posted by alamantia

I heard of diesel fuel robbing a 7-11 once.

what?

[Blacdout96]

Originally Posted by alamantia

I heard of diesel fuel robbing a 7-11 once.

I blame it on the education system.

[DaSkinnyGuy]

Another factor could be if you stored the diesel outside and it was the summer blend, this is when they dont have the winter blend additive ( they call the summer blend i think #2 diesel and then the winter diesel is #1 blend). So denfinately go get fresh diesel.

[GP99GT]

i'd go with fresh diesel

[EchoMirage]

its only being used to burn a wick in a heater. not run a motor. im sure itll be fine for that.

[deadtrend1]

Originally Posted by EchoMirage

its only being used to burn a wick in a heater. not run a motor. im sure itll be fine for that.

you do raise a interesting point there!

[bubba428]

if it burns it burns...might just smell really funky and put out noxious fumes...