How do you get contaminated fuel?
Fuel contamination is, as the name suggests, fuel that becomes contaminated or tainted with algae, water, rust, sediment and organic matter that collects toward the bottom of fuel tanks found at service stations. Contaminated fuel is not easy to avoid.
What causes dirty fuel?
Aside from the fumes and fuel itself, the fuel injectors can get clogged up by debris. This can either come from gas or from the fuel system itself. If there is water in the fuel system, corrosion can happen within the lines and fittings of the fuel system. This corrosion can cause debris to be jammed in the injectors.
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What happens if microbes get into your fuel pump?
Microbes that feed on your fuel also excrement regularly as a by-product of them feeding and further contaminate the fuel which might end up severely damaging the fuel pump, fuel injectors or the filtration system of your vehicles.
What are the main sources of fuel contamination?
These changes make apparent the greater need for preventing and managing fuel contamination. For contemporary fuels, there are three basic areas of contamination concern – water, inorganic debris (sand, dust, rust), and organic debris (products of fuel breakdown, microbial products and the waste products of fuel deterioration).
What kind of bugs are in contaminated fuel?
As opposed to clean fuel, contaminated fuel is full of build-up microbial growth (the so-called diesel bugs) or water and looks non-homogenous.
What happens when fuel is contaminated in a diesel engine?
(Revised March, 2012) Fuel contamination on 6.7L diesel engines can damage fuel system components including the High Pressure (HP) fuel injection pump and fuel injectors.
What should I do if my fuel tank is contaminated?
Procedure A – Fuel Contaminated, Engine Started 1. Drain fuel tank completely by removing the tank and cleaning to prevent the possibility of reintroducing contamination. (Dispose of contaminated fuel in accordance with local laws and regulations.)
Why is fuel used in a fuel pump?
Fuel is used to lubricate the fuel pump. Water in the fuel can reduce the lubrication of the pump causing wear, and can cause the highly machined surfaces of the pump to rust or corrode. Water is also a catalyst for acid formation and acts as a host for organic growth, which can damage the fuel system.
What can cause damage to the fuel system?
A. Water is not the only contaminant that can cause fuel system damage. Bacteria, fungus, oxidized or aged fuel, and other chemicals/additives will not be separated from the fuel resulting in fuel system damage if passed through to the fuel system.