Strange subject for me to be talking about as only had petrol/gas cars.
I have three 10lt Red plastic and two 10lt metal fuel containers that have had petrol in them. If I rince out and let dry can they be used to keep some diesel in or is it law thay have to be yellow containers. I will mark them diesel though.
Cruising Cruze said
10:34 AM Jun 8, 2014
I would keep one for petrol ( Genny) and the other 2 for diesel can't see a problem Doug with using them
Cheers John
-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Sunday 8th of June 2014 10:34:42 AM
justcruisin01 said
07:25 PM Jun 8, 2014
I believe that red indicated petrol & yellow was diesel, other wise no difference.
JC.
oldbobsbus said
08:14 PM Jun 8, 2014
I wouldn't even bother washing them out...
I have about 6 20ltr drums I keep fuel for the tractors and mowers in and they may have petrol in this week and diesel next week and vica versa...
The colour doesn't make any difference if you are colour blind..
_wombat_ said
09:18 AM Jun 9, 2014
Our son had a problem last year, his 4x4 got half a tank of petrol, he phoned our mechanic and he said fill the rest of tank with diesel and drive until a quarter of tank is used then top up with diesel again keep doing that for about a month and then normal fill ups with diesel as usual, he did that and has no problems since, so I would think that rinsing out would not be needed.
03_troopy said
10:02 AM Jun 9, 2014
Wombat, that mechanic was looking for business for sure. That ratio of petrol to diesel is not good for the diesel engine. Do a bit of a google on it. He should have drained it.
Dougwe said
10:06 AM Jun 9, 2014
Thanks again everyone, as usual good replies so I will just use the RED plastic ones for the diesel and mark them "Diesel" just in case Uncle Al gets up before me on a day I need to use them and keep the RED metal ones for petrol for the Genny when needed.
It's going to be strange for a while pulling along side a diesel bowser in a car to fill up. I did many a fill up with diesel in a bus and coach and never allowed to carry containers with fuel anyway, then isn't now. I also have a box of disposable gloves ready so the delicate hands don't get that horrible diesel smell on them. I used them when filling the buses etc.
Good times ahead from Wednesday at this stage.
rockylizard said
10:33 AM Jun 9, 2014
Gday...
Unless you decide to travel a very long way into the outback, you will rarely need the jerry cans for diesel as it is extremely unusual to have more than 300km between places to refill.
I used to carry two jerry cans of diesel and found I rarely used them so I got rid of one. Now I only fill the one if it is cheap diesel and gives me a bit of a buffer if going into an area where the prices are going to be high - or I think it is a bit 'isolated' and the fuel may be a bit suss. Jerry can would only be filled about twice a year.
I have a 10ltr jerry for ULP which is for the genny and chainsaw - if I need it. Again, I only put about 4 litres in that for genny sometimes just as insurance if camping - haven't used genny for over two years. I haven't used the chainsaw more than twice in five years The ULP gerry has been empty for nearly a year now.
Cheers - John
Dougwe said
11:47 AM Jun 9, 2014
Thanks John, hope all is well with you.
I did think of what you say and will more than likely travel the same way, empty containers most of the time, just have them there. I got caught out on way up here (Townsville) with Prado problems and had to buy the plastic ones. The petrol for the Genny will be 5lts at a time.
Thanks for you input.
cultana said
04:12 PM Jun 11, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
It's going to be strange for a while pulling along side a diesel bowser in a car to fill up.
Doug, just keep saying to yourself "I need diesel" every time you pull in for fuel and look at the pump nozzle properly, not the twins or other distractions.
Years of only just filling petrol may cloud you actions.
rockylizard said
04:24 PM Jun 11, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
It's going to be strange for a while pulling along side a diesel bowser in a car to fill up. I did many a fill up with diesel in a bus and coach and never allowed to carry containers with fuel anyway, then isn't now. I also have a box of disposable gloves ready so the delicate hands don't get that horrible diesel smell on them. I used them when filling the buses etc.
Gday...
I may be wrong ... but I think these days all diesel fuelled cars/4X4/Utes etc have a sticker inside the flap you open to access fuel filler cap clearly stating DIESEL.
So apart from any other habit .... remember to look at the access flap BEFORE you grab a pump.
Cheers - John
_wombat_ said
04:46 PM Jun 11, 2014
or you could think you are back at work and you will fill with diesel
rockylizard said
04:50 PM Jun 11, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
or you could think you are back at work .....
Gday...
... there's absolutely NO NEED to make Doug need to think unclean thoughts .... .shame on you, Wommie SHAME ! ! !
Cheers - John
_wombat_ said
05:57 PM Jun 11, 2014
rockylizard wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
or you could think you are back at work .....
Gday...
... there's absolutely NO NEED to make Doug need to think unclean thoughts .... .shame on you, Wommie SHAME ! ! !
Cheers - John
sorry, I forgot work is a four letter word.
Dougwe said
09:16 PM Jun 11, 2014
Bugga, now I can only refuel during 10.00 am and Midday.
Thanks wombat.
Dougwe said
09:20 PM Jun 11, 2014
Thanks for the concern but I will remember. I have already found myself looking at diesel prices not petrol and gas. Doesn't even frighten me.
grae and deb said
05:27 PM Jun 14, 2014
hi dougwe we have several diferent fuels on board 2 stroke mix , diesel and petrol , i bought of ebay but have seen them at i think bfc and annaconda tags labelled petol , diesel and even 2 stroke mix , a decent size and differnt colours figure i cant get it wrong if whats in it is right in front of me , saying hey this is what i am
hope this helps
Dougwe said
07:01 PM Jun 14, 2014
I will be in BCF during the week so will look for the tags, thankyou for that.
_wombat_ said
07:11 PM Jun 14, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
I will be in BCF during the week so will look for the tags, thankyou for that.
Hi all,
Strange subject for me to be talking about as only had petrol/gas cars.
I have three 10lt Red plastic and two 10lt metal fuel containers that have had petrol in them. If I rince out and let dry can they be used to keep some diesel in or is it law thay have to be yellow containers. I will mark them diesel though.
I would keep one for petrol ( Genny) and the other 2 for diesel
can't see a problem Doug with using them
Cheers John
-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Sunday 8th of June 2014 10:34:42 AM
I believe that red indicated petrol & yellow was diesel, other wise no difference.
JC.
I wouldn't even bother washing them out...
I have about 6 20ltr drums I keep fuel for the tractors and mowers in and they may have petrol in this week and diesel next week and vica versa...
The colour doesn't make any difference if you are colour blind..
Our son had a problem last year, his 4x4 got half a tank of petrol, he phoned our mechanic and he said fill the rest of tank with diesel and drive until a quarter of tank is used then top up with diesel again keep doing that for about a month and then normal fill ups with diesel as usual, he did that and has no problems since, so I would think that rinsing out would not be needed.
It's going to be strange for a while pulling along side a diesel bowser in a car to fill up. I did many a fill up with diesel in a bus and coach and never allowed to carry containers with fuel anyway, then isn't now. I also have a box of disposable gloves ready so the delicate hands don't get that horrible diesel smell on them. I used them when filling the buses etc.
Good times ahead from Wednesday at this stage.
Gday...
Unless you decide to travel a very long way into the outback, you will rarely need the jerry cans for diesel as it is extremely unusual to have more than 300km between places to refill.
I used to carry two jerry cans of diesel and found I rarely used them so I got rid of one. Now I only fill the one if it is cheap diesel and gives me a bit of a buffer if going into an area where the prices are going to be high - or I think it is a bit 'isolated' and the fuel may be a bit suss. Jerry can would only be filled about twice a year.
I have a 10ltr jerry for ULP which is for the genny and chainsaw - if I need it. Again, I only put about 4 litres in that for genny sometimes just as insurance if camping - haven't used genny for over two years. I haven't used the chainsaw more than twice in five years
The ULP gerry has been empty for nearly a year now.
Cheers - John
I did think of what you say and will more than likely travel the same way, empty containers most of the time, just have them there. I got caught out on way up here (Townsville) with Prado problems and had to buy the plastic ones. The petrol for the Genny will be 5lts at a time.
Thanks for you input.
Doug, just keep saying to yourself "I need diesel" every time you pull in for fuel and look at the pump nozzle properly, not the twins or other distractions.
Years of only just filling petrol may cloud you actions.
Gday...
I may be wrong ... but I think these days all diesel fuelled cars/4X4/Utes etc have a sticker inside the flap you open to access fuel filler cap clearly stating DIESEL.
So apart from any other habit .... remember to look at the access flap BEFORE you grab a pump.
Cheers - John
or you could think you are back at work and you will fill with diesel
Gday...
Cheers - John
sorry, I forgot work is a four letter word.
Thanks wombat.
hope this helps
you also need to get tags for the twins