What happens if diesel is contaminated with water?
What happens if diesel is contaminated with water? The triple effect of water contamination in diesel Water has a detrimental effect on your engine. It can corrode components, encourage acid build-up, reduce lubrication and cause explosive damage to injectors if it becomes super-heated during combustion. Is diesel easily contaminated by water? Water contamination is one of the chief enemies of any diesel-fueled equipment. All fuels contain some water in suspension, but unlike gasoline, diesel fuel is less refined and will hold a much larger amount. This water can cause severe problems with water separators on the equipment. How can water...