Diesel Bug? -in my Humvee!? -Let's get rid of It!

Hey Everyone!
My HMMWV unfortunately cought the flu.
So i got it all cleaned out, and hopefully it's the last of that Bug!
Thanks for watching along!

[@johnvender]

You sure know how to demonstrate the Humvee's off-road capabilities 😃

[@Alixstair]

An excellent lesson in diesel bug - good work!

[@akshonclip]

A big reason this happens is because sulfur is now being removed from diesel fuel for road use. The sulfur acted as a stabilizer and quaternary.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

More environmental madness.

[@SluSharkND]

I always learn so much on your channel. Thank you! I know those aren't the most powerful diesels in the world, but I love the sound of them.

[@dalechristensen3640]

As always, thanks again for a great Humvee video and test run! My favorites of your channel.

[@jeffr0]

man, that looks like a BLAST to drive!

[@larcoal2963]

Another solid vid!

[@simonbertioli4696]

Excellent....l feel that my diesel would have a similar problem... This simply confirms my thoughts..

[@user-tr5ph2bm7g]

I like it and I learn a lot of your channel. Thanks a lot for this video.

[@Chopperdog]

I'm in Australia my Nissan Patrol 4x4 got the diesel bug that bad the fuel looked like black engine oil it's fixed now but what a pain.

[@jonathanfenne4948]

I stick 5 pounds worth of gasoline in my old audi 100 once a year and this seems to be enough to kill off any algae. Famous last words 😅

[@DG-ou8hx]

Thanks

[@trevorcourt1403]

I love watching his channel

[@lalbright4473]

Practice brake modulation, otherwise your going to break a shaft. Good presentation!

[@douggilroy1188]

Very informative

[@jonpaulison2283]

Great video thanks

[@Godthepredator]

Thank you for this... turns out i had the bug too

[@grapsorz]

i found ethanol to dissolve the crap rely fast. then a pressure washer will remove it real fast.. even just a garden hoas.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏

[@stengerj1629]

Are you filming this from Germany? By the way great video. I may be having the same problem.

[@KJOff-Road]

Almost. I'm located in Denmark. :) Thanks for watching along!

[@masonmainpage4105]

Im supposed to pick up mine tomorrow. It appears Ill be the second civilian owner so its very clean as it is now but cleaning the fuel tank is on my "to do" list.

[@erik_dk842]

Why is the fuel filter in such an awkward to reach position?

[@frank-t6857]

I thought of that too. But that engine bay is really full. Not much space

[@KJOff-Road]

Hah, yeah, it really could have been better. But even so, it's far from the worst filter placement i have seen :)

[@jackrichards1863]

Very good work. However you would have done better if you could? By blowing a pig through the fuel lines with compressed air. Biocide is supposed to fix the trouble but i am now thinking my fuel system needs to be inspected thoroughly. Ive had some odd problems and had the smell of fish in my tank. I was hoping to hear of any observation about odour. Plenty of fresh fuel and stacks of additive seems to have stemmed the problem aa good bit. Not a complete solution though.

[@KJOff-Road]

Thanks. and yes, i would have done more. but i really didn't feel it was necessary, as it really wasn't too bad on mine. But you are right about the smell. again, mine was not so bad, that the smell was off. that's also why i didn't think to mention it. But over time, the fuel does go bad and it will lose that Diesel Smell. and just smell Stale, or yeah, maybe even "Fishy" So had mine been that bad, i would have done more, like blowing out the lines, and maybe even take off the pump, and clean that. And the additive/Biocide does kill the bacteria. but it does not remove all the lumps of slime that have already emerged.

[@jackrichards1863]

@@KJOff-Road well there's food for thought. Now I know I have to get deeply engaged fixing my fuel system. Thank you for your knowledge. I hope to put it to good use. I would have preferred not to have a need to . But how bad can that be? Onward ...>>>

[@floranfauna3090]

“Like I said” Lee Preist

[@johncollings6799]

Anyway you could send me measurements in the bed where that hole was cut for access on the fuel connection? That is a M- 998 correct

[@KJOff-Road]

mine is a M1038, but thats pretty much the same as the M998. The hole itself is roughtly 15cm (6") wide and 18cm (7") long. And measuring from the back of the bed to center of the hole, is about 179cm (70,5") And measuring from the side edege of the bed, where it goes down the the right rear passenger seat, it's about 23cm (9") Hope that makes sense.

[@ocizzico]

Never heard about "diesel bug" before, and never thought some dumb would make translucent tank. I think that's the only problem.

[@Fordmet]

it can happen in any tank plastic or metal, the benefit of plastic tanks is they dont rust the bottom out because its infected

[@jackrichards1863]

Light is the enemy of algae. So it helps stunt the progress of any biology. Also the mechanics see at a glance if the fuel system is clean.

[@metricstormtrooper]

Did the Americans design that humvee to be difficult to maintain in the field, nothing seems to be easy to access when you need too. My Haflinger was a doddle to work on compared to that thing.

[@KJOff-Road]

Somtimes you'd really think that. Haha. But i suppose it's all a compromise. They must have prioritised the ground clearance. So Having such a big drivetrain all tucked up over and between the frame rails, dosen't leave much space.

[@jackrichards1863]

USA military. The vehicles are inspected regularly. This bug takes some time to develop and grow. Then with mechanics on the payroll it is natural they will fix anything that needs attention. Completely. Probably switch out the entire fuel system for new. Back to work for Hummer.

[@thepubliceye]

Don't use bio.