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Re: Strange material found in bottom of fuel tank - any ideas
« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2013, 03:15:14 PM »
Did any of you, Whit this problems in tank, mix BioDiesel with Diesel inside car tank?

Welcome to the forum.

I've noticed before with samples of biodiesel, that if mixed with petrol/diesel then sometimes a red deposit forms at the bottom.  It's a problem for big industry as well, where blends of biodiesel and diesel are mixed then shipped in bulk containers or tankers.

So yes I think if you mix diesel and biodiesel inside your tank then there is a possibility.  It is always best to do any mixing in drums and then leave them to stand for a while.