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Old 01-18-2013, 01:38 PM   #18
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The myth about partially empty tanks is pretty well established...I just left a tank COMPLTELY empty for 2 years...no water...the other was a 1/4 full....no water.

There are empty tanks lying around my bosses salvage yard...empty...no water.

The slightest amount that MAY he present is usually handled very nicely by a Racor.

There MAY be areas or situations where condensation MAY reach appreciable levels...haven't seen or heard of them yet...but will pass that along when I state the above if someone provides it.

I agree with trying to improve lubricity in untreated diesel (my marina "claims" to have Valvetech ) just not sure about most additives as many claim a long list of improvements but ultimately independent testing has shown them to decrease lubricity.

Wish there was a biodiesel place close by...it usually gets good ratings as a small percentage additive.
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