The stuff living in your fuel is Bacteria. Not Algae, not fungus.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Dumb question but what does "bump" mean in this forum?

Just that the thread is being "bumped" back to the top of the list. Sometimes done in hopes of garnering more attention and additional responses.

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When cryptography is outlawed, bayl bhgynjf jvyy unir cevinpl.

There are really NO ' dumb questions ' .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

How does one bump their reply to the top of the list?

By posting something new. Such as asking a question like you just did.

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Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

fungus, algae, bacteria.... heck with startron, I'm going to put some oil of oregano and tea tree in my tank!! baaaaaaaaaahahhah

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-SpecialDelivery
1985 300CD Silver/Blue H&R Suspension (Sold, still cryin over that)
1982 300SD Silver/Blue '85 OM617 (Sold)
1982 300D - Blue/Blue (Sold)

Whoever started that rumor was as dumb as a box of rocks. That has to be one of the most asinine theories ever originated.

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When cryptography is outlawed, bayl bhgynjf jvyy unir cevinpl.

That you are *so* insecure that you find it necessary to come to a DIY help Forum and beat up on the folks who will be keeping these old cars alive long after you're bored and gone back to whatever you liked before .

Me , OTOH , I'm a Journeyman Mechanic who's near retirement and still learning

Unlike you , I learned long ago that one can learn from every question ~ example , you prolly are not a good Mechanic or you'd be happy to share your experience .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

Convince me that there are no dumb questions. Give it your best shot.

After all, you decided to that the theory was important enough to post. Tell me why the notion is so earthshaking. And why does it get repeated so often?

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When cryptography is outlawed, bayl bhgynjf jvyy unir cevinpl.

I read these post to learn. I'v learned to not ask dumb questions. So I'll try making a dumb statement.

Dumb is a subjective term. I don't know, perhaps its more relative or a matter of perspective than subjective. Say that out loud. Does that sound dumb or what?

Only *you* think it's " earthshaking " ~ everyone else just thinks it's smart to ask before mangling a perfectly good machine .

-Nate

biobor jf works great also. a good biocide.

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

It certainly does ! .

All Diesel o0wners should carry at least a pint of it in the trunk just in case .

Any time your primary (smaller , clear) fuel filter begins to turn black you should immediately add 3 Oz. of Startron to the fuel tank as a prophylactic measure .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

for new owners.

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