If you’ve ever wondered how to keep the marine heavy fuel oil in your diesel or gasoline-powered vehicles fresh, there are several easy ways to make sure it stays that way. If you don’t already have a filter, here are some easy methods to get you started. Heat, filter, and drain. These methods will ensure your diesel oil stays as fresh as possible. Also, make sure to check your filters frequently.

Installing an oil filter:

There are a few things you should consider before installing an oil filter. You should not install the oil filter in an inaccessible location, such as the piping between the oil burner and the oil storage tank. You should also install a fusible link oil valve before the oil filter canister. Ideally, you should install the fusible link oil valve before the oil filter canister, not between it and the oil burner assembly.

Heating:

There are a few simple ways to make your heavy fuel oil stay fresher for longer. To start, make sure to avoid spills. A drip pan can cause your heating oil to spoil. And a funnel can cause a fire, so avoid spills by pouring it out slowly. Don’t forget to keep your heating oil topped up! You can make the process easier by storing it in a bucket, and ensuring that you don’t get any mold from it!

Draining:

There are several reasons to drain heavy fuel oil. Excessive draining can cause the oil to degrade and lead to a sluggish engine. This is especially true for vessels that do not have manned engine rooms. Regular draining is critical for the longevity of the oil and helps to keep it fresher longer. In addition, draining heavy fuel oil is the best way to reduce the risk of engine damage.

Filtering:

There are various methods of filtering heavy fuel oil. A fine mesh screen filter is the most common type used in ship lube oil systems. Magnetic filters are also used, and they contain magnetic parts to attract ferrous particles from the oil. These methods are more costly than manual filters, but the result is fresher heavy fuel oil.

Pumping:

Heavy fuel oil is the mixture of heavier fuels and lighter ones. Hence, it is also known as heavy marine diesel oil. In general, heavy fuel oil cannot be pumped at lower than 20degC. It must be preheated in ship tanks to 40degC before it is used. The mixtures should have a bitumen-like consistency at 15degC. The pumping process should also be carried out in an environment free of contamination.