Oil & Fuel Can for diesel fuel

[czechsonofagun]

For my old lawn mower I used an old Jerry can - Jerrycan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - and it never leaked. I had it back in the car just laying flat, I could store it upside down and not even a drop came out.

Now for my Kubota I got a new plastic can for diesel fuel - and it leaks like crazy; had it in my jeep full and it fell down while braking and spilled diesel from closed spout.

I dont think there is a better designed can than the original jerry can - I am gonna get one more for diesel fuel and the plastic is gonna go, life is too short to babysit a fuel can.

OK, I feel better now - anybody ever made similar experience?

 

[dieselfuelonly]

I know what you mean. I hate those plastic cans. The nozzles never thread on right, the vents get clogged, the plastic fades... etc.

I found these on Northern Tool, might this be what you need?

Justrite Diesel Can — 5 Gallon, Type I, Yellow | Gas + Oil Cans | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[czechsonofagun]

I will check them out on my annual visit to NorthernTool in Richmond, thanks

 

[texbaylea]

I use the plastic fuel cans for diesel. To haul them I use grey plastic "bussing pans", about 18 x 24 inches and 4 or 6 inches deep. I got mine from Sams Club. Two cans will fit in and wedge slightly. I carry the cans in the back of my Suburban and never have had a spill or other problem. I started using the pan to catch spills from filling. Works great.

Vernon

 

[daTeacha]

Personally, I prefer the plastic 5 gallon units that are shaped similar to a Jerry Can. The big thing I like is the side handle, which is very useful when filling the tank on my tractor. The filler is at about armpit height when I'm on the ground and the extra handle is, well, handy.

I carry the can in trunk of my Passat, sitting on a old dog kennel tray and bungeed to the luggage tie downs. No problems in several years of driving, sometimes with a little more than average enthusiasm.

 

[rpoage]

I got a plastic 5 gallon diesel container from Tractor supply CO and the filler neck/cap mechanism is fantastic. Easy filling with no spilling and sealed so tight I can't even smell diesel when the container is in the car with me.

Blitz Spill Proof Diesel Gas Can 5+ Gallon | Gas + Oil Cans | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[Rara Avis]

The everything you wanted to know about Jerry Cans
USGI plastic Military Fuel Can (MFC)
NATO Style Jerry Cans
USGI Steel 釘litz cans
et cetera...

Portable Fuel Storage by Al Dolney

 

[swedish-fish]

I use the same Blitz spill proof plastic can rpoage linked to and I hate it. In spite of being spill proof, I spill everytime. The self closing valve that slides on the spout always binds. As I lift and tip it back, the fancy nozzel allows take-up air to go in and the fuel keeps coming out until I can prop it on something and get my hand free to pull it closed.

Strikes me as a very poor design.

 

[RollTideRam]

I have two of the Military Fuel Cans made by Sceptor in Canada. These are plastic versions of the old Jerry Cans. I messed up and got the gas spout, 3/4 inch. Get the Diesel spout, it will empty the can pretty quick. JC

 

[SnowRidge]

I use the same Blitz spill proof plastic can rpoage linked to and I hate it. In spite of being spill proof, I spill everytime. The self closing valve that slides on the spout always binds. As I lift and tip it back, the fancy nozzel allows take-up air to go in and the fuel keeps coming out until I can prop it on something and get my hand free to pull it closed.

Strikes me as a very poor design.

It has become almost impossible to find anything other than Blitz around here. I have a bunch of their self venting cans in various colors, all purchased because I couldn't find anything else. They are junk in my opinion. Venting back through the spout is slow, prone to choking off, and just a lousy design.

Their diesel and kerosene cans have the same narrow spout that the gas cans have, even though a standard diesel filler is much larger than the EPA mandated small unleaded neck. They are a complete PITA to use.

 

[SnowRidge]

I have two of the Military Fuel Cans made by Sceptor in Canada. These are plastic versions of the old Jerry Cans. I messed up and got the gas spout, 3/4 inch. Get the Diesel spout, it will empty the can pretty quick. JC

Sceptor (Sceptre ?) makes the best gas cans and portable fuel tanks I have ever come across. I wish I could still find them in this area.

 

[Rara Avis]

It has become almost impossible to find anything other than Blitz around here. I have a bunch of their self venting cans in various colors, all purchased because I couldn't find anything else. They are junk in my opinion. Venting back through the spout is slow, prone to choking off, and just a lousy design.

Their diesel and kerosene cans have the same narrow spout that the gas cans have, even though a standard diesel filler is much larger than the EPA mandated small unleaded neck. They are a complete PITA to use.

Thank California...

 

[rpoage]

I now have two of the Blitz cans and I transport them in a station wagon. So if they did leak I would really know it. The only time I have smelled fuel is when they sat in the heat for a while. So experiences differ but for me I'm happy with the Blitz cans.