Fuel conditioning ensures your fuel stays clean and efficient, despite storage conditions and environmental impacts. Even with best practices like proper storage and contamination reduction, fuel can degrade over time.

Consider two 45-gallon drums of red diesel: one stored in an unsheltered yard and the other in a stable, temperature-controlled environment. The fuel stored outdoors is more likely to degrade due to oxidation and environmental exposure.

Fuel conditioning stabilises fuel and addresses issues like degradation by adding compatible chemical compounds. Always ensure additives are suitable for your equipment and verify test data before use. Even with good practices, external factors can still affect your fuel quality.

To maintain fuel quality, use filter carts for periodic clean up, flushing, pre-filtering fuel and oils in drums, and filling tanks and machines. These steps help ensure your fuel remains in optimal condition.