55 Gallon Fuel Drum Residue Question

[NHmitch]

Hi,

Just a quick general question. I just bought a 55 Gallon drum that is basically brand new, but it once contained John Deere HyGuard hydraulic oil. I have drained the last bit out, but there is still a light coating on the walls of the drum. Possibly less than 5 ounces. I was wondering if anyone knows if this will be an issue if I mix this with 55 gallons of gasoline. I need to store the fuel to use at our farm, and it will be used over the summer with a vent in the drum. I can was the drum out with my pressure washer, but then I will need it to completely dry, and I would just assume fill the barrel now, then have to wait a week. Any thoughts on if this very small amount of hydraulic fuel will effect the fuel, or the engines I will be putting it in? Thanks for the help!

 

[DT86]

I wouldn't worry one bit about the oil residue.

If there is 5oz left over you are talking about a ratio of 1,408:1

 

[k0ua]

Well everyone has an opinion, but in my opinion, no, not a problem at all. But if you are worried about it, why not take a quart of gas or better yet diesel and put it in and agitate the drum and pour it out, Then you would have such a small amount of the hy-guard left that there is no way it could hurt anything. Be careful though as you will be making a lot of fumes inside the drum. No sparks please! This is why the diesel would be better. but if it was me.. just use it.

James K0UA

 

[crazyal]

I've dumped old 2 stroke fuel into all sorts of 4 stroke engines to burn it up. The amount of oil you're talking about wouldn't even come close to that.

 

[NHmitch]

Great, thanks for all the advice! I always worry about damaging my engines, and that makes me feel much better about using the drum!