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

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2023
  • 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!
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 39

  • @Alixstair
    @Alixstair Před 11 měsíci +9

    An excellent lesson in diesel bug - good work!

  • @johnvender
    @johnvender Před 11 měsíci +7

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

  • @akshonclip
    @akshonclip Před 11 měsíci +7

    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.

  • @SluSharkND
    @SluSharkND Před 11 měsíci +6

    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.

  • @larcoal2963
    @larcoal2963 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Another solid vid!

  • @DG-ou8hx
    @DG-ou8hx Před měsícem

    Thanks

  • @dalechristensen3640
    @dalechristensen3640 Před 11 měsíci +3

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

  • @user-tr5ph2bm7g
    @user-tr5ph2bm7g Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @jeffr0
    @jeffr0 Před 10 měsíci +2

    man, that looks like a BLAST to drive!

  • @jonpaulison2283
    @jonpaulison2283 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video thanks

  • @simonbertioli4696
    @simonbertioli4696 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @trevorcourt1403
    @trevorcourt1403 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I love watching his channel

  • @douggilroy1188
    @douggilroy1188 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very informative

  • @jonathanfenne4948
    @jonathanfenne4948 Před 11 měsíci +2

    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 😅

  • @lalbright4473
    @lalbright4473 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @Godthepredator
    @Godthepredator Před 11 měsíci +2

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

  • @Chr.U.Cas2216
    @Chr.U.Cas2216 Před 11 měsíci +2

    👍👌👏

  • @stengerj1629
    @stengerj1629 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

    • @KJOff-Road
      @KJOff-Road  Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @masonmainpage4105
    @masonmainpage4105 Před 10 měsíci

    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
    @erik_dk842 Před 11 měsíci +4

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

    • @frank-t6857
      @frank-t6857 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

    • @KJOff-Road
      @KJOff-Road  Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @floranfauna3090
    @floranfauna3090 Před 11 měsíci

    “Like I said” Lee Preist

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 Před 11 měsíci +2

    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
      @KJOff-Road  Před 11 měsíci +3

      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
      @jackrichards1863 Před 11 měsíci

      @@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 ...>>>

  • @johncollings6799
    @johncollings6799 Před 10 měsíci

    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
      @KJOff-Road  Před 10 měsíci

      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
    @ocizzico Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @Fordmet
      @Fordmet Před 11 měsíci +1

      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
      @jackrichards1863 Před 11 měsíci +1

      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
    @metricstormtrooper Před 11 měsíci +1

    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
      @KJOff-Road  Před 11 měsíci +2

      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
      @jackrichards1863 Před 11 měsíci +1

      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
    @thepubliceye Před 11 měsíci

    Don't use bio.