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Old 04-05-2014, 04:33 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Nightcap View Post
Yes, if any water present cannot be drained and the amount is minimal then it is OK to add ethanol. Relying on filters to remove it won't get the water below the pick up and you will still get the bug.
I have been back and forth with the use of alcohol in diesel....

Seems like half the world will tell you it's going to damage your diesl in a variety of ways and the other half of the world say crap and please tell me just how it will happen.

I'm sure at some concentration of water and alcohol it becomes an issue...but haven't seen any guidance what that level is.
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