Fuel contamination and blocked filters are the scourge of tractors at this time of year. They are the most common cause of breakdowns as the rate of diesel tank turnover slows down after a busy summer.
If water is getting into your farmyard diesel storage tank the slower turnover rate during winter allows bacteria and biofilm to form on the surface of the diesel.
That is bad enough, but the real issue comes when dirty fuel is passed into the tractor's fuel pump and injection system.
The cost of replacing injectors and a fuel pump can quickly run into thousands of euro.
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