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Adriano Plotzky, host of the sailboat *Balanço*, accidentally filled his diesel tank with water after eight years of living aboard.0:12 To remediate the contamination, he and his partner, Ana Lívia, manually pumped the fuel out of the tank using a small container.0:57 Plotzky cleaned the interior of the tank, removing accumulated sludge and residue with a spatula and thinner.1:39 He replaced the inspection port cover, fabricating a new epoxy base to ensure a proper seal.4:02 The maintenance process highlighted the importance of regular tank cleaning to prevent engine failure and filter clogging.4:25 Plotzky emphasizes that while diesel quality varies by region, maintaining a clean tank is more critical for engine reliability than selecting specific fuel types.2:16 He also notes that marine diesel is preferable for safety due to its higher flash point, though it is not always available in remote locations.4:35

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