What happens to fuel if left untreated?

Are you leaving your fuel standing in these unprecedented times? If so it’s important to take effective measures to protect your fuel. In other words, unused fuel stored over a period of time can become contaminated, that’s why AID Fuels recommends applying additives.

What happens to fuel if left untreated?

Water build up

Water build up can develop inside the tank as a result of condensation. Condensation is influenced by daily temperature changes causing moisture to accumulate overtime. Water can also enter if there are cracks and splits on the storage tank.

Microbial growth

Microbial growth is a bacteria that can form when water is present inside the fuel storage container. The harmful element produces the formation of sludge.

Loss of volatility

Fuel left to stand can also lose many of it’s volatile compounds designed to improve the efficiency of engines.

How to protect your fuel?

• Check the condition of your storage tank i.e. cracks and splits which can increase the risk of spillages

• Store fuel away from heat or ignition sources

• Apply additives suitable for your fuel

We stock a range of additives available to explore and shop online