Fuel tank cleaning

[Rick NZ Member Find all posts View Profile Close Rick NZ]

Unsure if anyone has posted about this - if so mods feel free to delete or move

It has been noted here in NZ that the magical diesel bug (bateria) loves to grow in the fuel tanks esp on engines running the 1KD-FTV
I removed my tank and cleaned it on advice from my diesel specialist -before fitting new injectors and was supprised at the handfull of grey gunk that surrounded my fuel pick up

The bateria thrive in the warm eviroment that come with the common rail engine with heated fuel being returned to the tank even with the factory fuel cooler
Both the plastic and steel tanks have the issue. Steel tanks also having an issue with corrosion with moisture and heat

Is this an issue in OZ or has it not been investigated as yet?


Note - We only have single 80l tank here not the dual tank set up you all have in OZ

[Corigator Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Corigator]

I wonder if the "between tank" filter helps this issue in OZ?

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

One of my associates got the algal bloom after leaving his Prado in the garage for over 5 months. Trap for owners with a separate work car and no where to drive on days off.

[Rick NZ Member Find all posts View Profile Close Rick NZ]

the bateria thrive in the diesel enviroment when its warm and has moisture in it

Has anyone had their tank out and inpsected for diesel bug?

do you all use anti bacterial additive about every 5000km?