The first episode of TNVZ's Fair Go program this year looked at the problem of water contaminating diesel fuel storage tanks; in the case it reported it wrecked a truck's engine. While fuel is usually clean when it leaves the refinery, water can be introduced during transfer when warm, moisture laden air condenses on the cold metal walls of fuel storage tanks or from poor housekeeping practices at the fuel station. The effects of water in diesel fuel can be serious: it can cause damage to injector components and reduce the lubricity of the fuel which can cause seizure of close tolerance components.
If you have a diesel powered vehicle keep a close eye on the fuel filter warning light and avoid filling up from containers, farm fuel tanks or low volume rural service stations where the chances of getting condensation and water are higher.
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