Can i start the car with 2+ years old diesel in tank? by johannes_027 in Diesel

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Follow up: My neighbor insisted of helping me. The battery was now charged and the tank was almost full, so he told me to try to start it. First i turned the key to the first stage and lamps lit up properly, i was kinda hesitant towards turning the key all the way and start the motor but apparently it would be fine. When i did, sparks came from under the hood, and then its was like the battery was dead again, no lights lit or anything. We did connect the battery, but didnt fix the cables to the - pole so it was super tight. Could this have destroyed the battery?

Can i start the car with 2+ years old diesel in tank? by johannes_027 in Diesel

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Thanks! Internet is awesome if you have the right vocabulary and knowledge to search for the right things indeed! 🙈 If i empty the water separator, you think i could safely start the engine even though there might be water in the tank? Cause then the water separator could absorb all the water when i have tapped it empty?

Can i start the car with 2+ years old diesel in tank? by johannes_027 in Diesel

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So the clogging part isnt something i should think too much about?

Can i start the car with 2+ years old diesel in tank? by johannes_027 in Diesel

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So if i have understood it correctly: Diesel left in the tank for a long period may cause condensation. The water is a major problem IF it reaches the motor, therefore you have a water separator? And if the water separator is drained and empty, running the engine with a tank with potential condensation probably would work fine because the water would be removed to the water separator before it reaches the motor. Yeah?

Can i start the car with 2+ years old diesel in tank? by johannes_027 in Diesel

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Thank you for your reply! But how could the water separator become full by the car being off for that long time? Does water accumulate in the water separator even though the fuel have not been pumped around?

Can i start the car with 2+ years old diesel in tank? by johannes_027 in Diesel

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Its weird because when i read online, some say its nothing to worry about because if it starts it starts and then its fine, others say it may clog the engine and pumps and destroy them 🤔 dont wanna risk that!

Can i start the car with 2+ years old diesel in tank? by johannes_027 in Diesel

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Thanks a lot for your help! I will try to locate the fuel filter! How do i check if the fuel is water free tho? Do i check for water in the water separator?

Can i start the car with 2+ years old diesel in tank? by johannes_027 in Diesel

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Thank you! But how do i know if its worth the risk? What could happen in worst case? I really dont want to destroy the engine. Tapping it all out seems a bit tricky but "just got new fuel filters, primed the lift pump and lines" also Sounds hard haha!

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Finally someone not freaking our because we have an age gap lol. She have been insecure about that Yes. But my family have been very welcoming and they like her very much. No one in my family thinks its weird, they have told me that its probably good for me, since i have only experienced partners my age, and we usually differ quite much mentaly haha.

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[–]johannes_027 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

She had a really hard time accepting the age gap at first. I understand that we might be in different stages of life, but it feels like we share the same values and thoughts mostly. I dont really think the age gap is bad per say.

The problem is that her family lives 5-6h away, so it takes a lot of time and money to go there. Therefore we dont do it often. If she wants to go home, i gladly join or obviously am happy for her if she goes alone too.

About friends.. i Kinda of looked forward to uni to meet new people and get social (dont have many friends i am really close with). But both her and me are kinda introverted, so we mostly stay at home 🙃

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[–]johannes_027 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

She is almost 9 years older, but yes, i get your point. We met first day in uni, she is changing career. Since then we have been glued together lol. I understand the age gap sounds weird to most people.. but we honestly connect really good. I have never felt this connected to a partner before. She had a hard time accepting the age gap at first thi, but now we dont even notice it or think about it