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Old 12-01-2022, 04:48 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by KnotYet View Post
If the link you posted is what you're using then it contains no biocide.
That's a good thing.
True biocides are fairly aggressive chemicals which are not needed as long
as the fuel is 'dry' and uninfected.
As a rule I focus on keeping water out of diesel and avoid using biocides.
Think of biocide use the same way we should use antibiotics, i.e. to treat an
active infection.
Sent an email questioning biocide, this is Archoil's reply:
AR6500 detergent package will deter growth with dispersing water and dissolving sludge/ organic matter.

I've been using their products for about 11 years. In that time, no bio growth issues, I run 2 micron filters, and no injector replacements.
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