Spare Fuel

[billrei]

I bought one of those Mercedes accessory spare fuel cans awhile back and I finally got around to putting it in the spare tire compartment in my wagon. I filled it with diesel and I shook the can to make sure it does not leak. However when I leave the car for awhile I can now smell diesel fumes in the interior. What would you guys recommend I replace the diesel fuel with that won't stink up the interior. They don't seem to sell biodiesel around here and I am afraid any WVO would turn racid if it sat in the fuel can for a prolonged period.

[lofat]

Jamesons?



are you sure there is no biodiesel around you?

I am not familiar with your region, but i saw this thread at some other forms

http://forums.biodieselnow.com/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=124

[Hatterasguy]

What about a cooking oil? Like Crisco?

[TonyFromWestOz]

Filter some used transmission oil and use that.

[Jim H]

Spare Fuel = anything in the tank after the Reserve light comes on...

It is hard enough to keep the smell inside the tank, don't mess with a container in the trunk. It only takes a few drops to leave an odor, and if it opens, it will rust-proof your trunk forever.

I recommend a working fuel gauge and reserve light.

Best Regards,
Jim

[Wodnek]

The shelf life is not great on bio-diesel. If you must carry a spare can, I would use regular diesel and put it in a garbage bag and tie it extemely tight to contain any leaks or fumes.

I would not even consider this with a gasser though. It does get hot in trunks.

[aklim]

1-800-FOR-MERC works well

[pawoSD]

Originally Posted by aklim

1-800-FOR-MERC works well

Sure does.

Also, you can just do it by miles...I just reset my trip odo whenever I get a full tank of fuel. My gauge is odd, it works sporatically, but I don't trust it.

[Hatterasguy]

You know now that I think about it why would you even want to carry spare fuel inside a car? The light should come on before you run out, or better yet just don't run it much below a 1/4 tank. I never need more then 17-19 gallons to fill my 23.5 gallon tank. It doesn't pay to run it lower.