I'd expect that it is similar to the situation with brake fluid. That once opened, it is going to absorb some amount of water over time. Low humidity and keeping it sealed well will help.
Diesel fuel additive shelf life? (1 Viewer)
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G'Day Fella's,
Yes indeed PAToyota, opened containers will absorb atmospheric moisture.
I was away bush recently, and in the 7 hour drive there and back, I had a bit of time to think.
When next I get some non Alpine Diesel fuel, I will test some by placing it in the freezer (or leave it outside).
I will see if it seperates/turns to wax, and then add some Chem-Tech, and see if and what effect this might have?
Regards
Homer
Yes indeed PAToyota, opened containers will absorb atmospheric moisture.
I was away bush recently, and in the 7 hour drive there and back, I had a bit of time to think.
When next I get some non Alpine Diesel fuel, I will test some by placing it in the freezer (or leave it outside).
I will see if it seperates/turns to wax, and then add some Chem-Tech, and see if and what effect this might have?
Regards
Homer
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G'Day Fella's,
I haven't quite had a chance of doing as mentioned above, but I did stick the same/existing container of Diesel, Water and Chem-Tech (The Brew), in the freezer, a week ago.
Here's what I found...........
It was obviously cold in there (Minus 17.1 * C), but it should be Minus 18* C, for a home freezer, so I'll have to adjust that.
You can see that The Brew, is still liquid but it has thickened up and changed colour.
This is what it now looks like, after a few hours outside, in up to +15* C temperetures, but it now looks like the colour of Beer and or Honey now?
So I think the couple of liters of Chem-Tech I have, is still good for the job at hand.
Hope that helps
D'oh!
Homer
I haven't quite had a chance of doing as mentioned above, but I did stick the same/existing container of Diesel, Water and Chem-Tech (The Brew), in the freezer, a week ago.
Here's what I found...........
It was obviously cold in there (Minus 17.1 * C), but it should be Minus 18* C, for a home freezer, so I'll have to adjust that.
You can see that The Brew, is still liquid but it has thickened up and changed colour.
This is what it now looks like, after a few hours outside, in up to +15* C temperetures, but it now looks like the colour of Beer and or Honey now?
So I think the couple of liters of Chem-Tech I have, is still good for the job at hand.
Hope that helps
D'oh!
Homer
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