I’ve learned to have some paper towels handy anytime I’m working under the hood.  I’m in process of re-installing my Airdog fuel pump, going thru lots of diesel soaked paper towels.  After wiping up some diesel I toss them in pick up bed.  Instead of making a trip to trash can every time. I have a squirrel that doesn't touch regular paper towels and only carts away the ones with diesel on them.  He climbs up a tree where his nest is and then comes down the tree empty.  He must be insulating his nest to get that fine aroma of diesel.

I have no idea why, just think it is sort of odd?

That's one weird squirrel.

Ha Ha, some animals are weird and have funny habits just like us.

I'm not sure what to think about this.....

Not sure what anybody thinks about this until they see the squirrel sitting in the tree with small camp fire. Kindling Baby, Kindling.

Op here...Yes indeed strange.  I was hesitant posting, don't want everyone to think I'm completely nuts.   I'm mounting an airdog so messing around in that area when I use a paper towel, I just toss it in bed of pick up when done with it.  So all diesel soaked paper towels are in pick up bed right above the gas cap area.  Other paper towels are sprinkled thru out rest of bed.  This crazy squirrel goes right by other paper towels and only carries away the ones that had diesel on them.  The squirrel gives them a smell and carries away the ones that have been used maybe 2 days ago, so they are dried up a bit, but still smell like diesel.

 

Today only took 2.  Yesterday he took over 4.

 

I know sounds crazy

Edited February 13, 20178 yr by 015point9

I love this place but you do have to be a little crazy at times to fit. Sounds like you and your buddy the squirrel fit right in.