Car Wash Barrels for WMO

[nateb]

I got a couple barrels from a car wash that I assume had some type of soap. I've rinsed them out a couple of times and am wondering if I should be concerned about using them for wmo? They still have a faint soapy smell. I just don't want to have anything harmful leaching into my fuel. Any thoughts?

 

[hheynow]

Any thoughts?

Self service car wash but USE NO SOAP!

 

[nateb]

Yeah I've got them rinsed out good, but my father-in-law got it in my head that something may leach into the oil and cause a problem, and since no one I know does wmo or wvo I figured I would ask someone who does. I figure whatever was left would be so diluted with 50 gallons of diesel and oil that it would be harmless. Thanks!

 

[nappy nate]

You should be fine , never had a problem with car wash barrels myself and I've used a few.

 

[Ironman03R]

As long as they're rinsed and dry you wont have any issues.

 

[nateb]

Thanks guys. Cant wait to get the filters, so I can get started.

 

[PackRat]

If they are white, keep them out of the sun, or they will degrade, crystalize & crack. Black barrels are more UV resistant.