How to check your Oil Tank

DIY maintenance for your Oil Tank

It is good practice to check your Oil Tank on a regular basis to protect the Tank’s functionality and increase its serviceable lifetime.

Many of these checks can be done yourself without the need to call in an expert.

To self check your Oil tank, please follow these tips:

• Check that your tank is free from overgrowing foliage and detritus.

• Check the Tank outlet and pipe work for Oil leakage.

• Check that your plastic Tank is fully supported on a level base.

• Check plastic Tanks for cracks or whitening of the plastic.

• Paint your metal Tank on all sides every 2 years.

• Remove any water in the Tank with an absorbent Tank sock.

• Ensure the Tank filter is cleaned every year.

• If you can smell oil stronger than normal, check if it is leaking.

If you are in tour area and have any concerns or questions

about your Oil Tank or suspect you might have a leak please give us a call at MTS Oil Tanks and we will be happy to help.

MTS Oil Tanks can be contacted on 07522 100997 or by E-mail at mtsoiltanks@gmail.com