How Long Does Diesel Last?

[robertwhite]

How long would off road diesel last (shelf/useable life) if stored in a sealed 55 gallon steel drum? Will be stored in an open ended barn bay.

 

[jedstivers]

Depends on how much and what kind of treatment you put with it. Should be able to get two years if not three. I always have some that sets for a year with no treatment and have no trouble out of it.

 

[denvermartinfarms]

Like Jed said 2 or 3 years. How much do you have to store like this?

 

[robertwhite]

Just going to store the one 55 gallon barrel. Barrel has been reconditioned. Will save trips to the co-op.

 

[greybeard]

Wouldn't a plastic drum be better?
Seems like a steel drum would collect condensation on the inside of the top and it end up in the diesel when it built up enough to form big drops.

 

[jedstivers]

Plastic will sweat too but won't rust.

 

[robertwhite]

Plastic will sweat too but won't rust.

I will run it through a filter when pumping out. That should take care of any rust from the barrel (though there shouldn't be any)

Will also put klear diesel in just like I do on my truck to eliminate any potential water.

Thanks

 

[tsmaxx47]

if all else fails; call and ask the fuel distributor......