Better still, clean the strainer and use a water-dispersing additive like StarTron. Then you can run your tank low and have fresher fuel in it.

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL

Well yes Startron should be a given and in every tank if you have a microbe problem. Dont forget to diesel purge!

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1981 300D 147k
1998 VW Jetta Tdi 320k
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 141k
1979 300D 234k (sold)
1984 300D "Astor" 262k(sold)
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I love the smell of diesel smoke in my hair

I have purged twice in the last 30,000 miles I have driven the car using the Lubro Molly. I didn't get to West Marine yet, but did add an entire big bottle of the LUCAS diesel treatment.

I think you guys are onto what it is. I will change the hand primer pump to new style. and when my tank gets low, I will remove the screen and clean it.

PS - went by the body shop and picked up my newly painted bundt rims. Man do they look good!!! $200 to have base-coat clear coated on both sides with Du Pont. When I get the new tires she is gonna look sweet!

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1982 300SD Light Blue
2002 Honda Accord SE
1974 Toro Wheel Horse Tractor
2000 Toyota Tundra Pickup