[Shop-talk] Diesel Fuel for engine operation

[eric at megageek.com]

Here is the problem...

I have a bunch of diesel tractors/equipment/and bull dozer that I use on 
the farm here.  Instead of paying over the road taxes and filling 5 gal 
containers every time, I used to have an 230 gal oil tank that I put home 
heating oil in and used that.  It worked for the first 20 years I was 
here.
The new fuels seem to develop algae very quickly.  I've tried additives, 
but I still have the problems.

So, I'm going to ditch the oil tank (it's too hard to clean after any 
algae bloom).  I was thinking of just using a 55 gal drum.  I also don't 
use that much fuel so I don't need it sitting around.

Here are the questions...

-first, what fuel is the most stable for the longest?  Home heating oil, 
off road diesel, or something else?
-second, will most heating oil places fill a 55 gal drum?  Do I need any 
special markings?
-third, if I have to bring it to them to get it filled, is there any 
special requirements to transporting it?
-fourth, am I missing a better option?

Thanks
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