diesel fuel

justr_86 · Jan 2, 2011

What do you guys do during the winter to prevent gelling? I run #2 and run fuel treatment and have never had a problem. I've been told I need to run #1 and treat it. I've also been told its hard on stuff to switch back and forth from 1 to 2. Along with the added price of 1 and treating it seems much more expensive, do I need to do 1 and treat? I've never had a problem in the past but don't want to have any. What do you suggest?

tailchasers · Jan 2, 2011

Local stations sell a 50/50 blend of #1 and #2. Some stations put an anti-gel additive as their cold weather grade instead of blending. I run both and have yet to have an issue, knock on wood, but I still add my own anti-gel to each tank fill. I also make certain to have a fresh water separater/fule filter each winter. I also will not fill a tank from like a Loaf-n-Jug or any other second rate discount station.

B_BOP_A_LU_LU · Jan 2, 2011

LAST EDITED ON Jan-02-11 AT 07:15PM (MST)[p]The New Obama Approved (Low Sulphur) doesn't Gel up as easy as the 'Good' old Fuel!

Depending on how damn cold it's gonna get justr?

We'll be OK with number 2 right now with additives!

But if it goes down to -30 to -40 my work truck will be getting a tank of number 1!!!

I hate running #1!

It does not lubricate like the engine needs!

But it beats Gelling up!

I'll bet # 1 is 4.50 a gallon?

I use alot of the Power Service additive & I've had good luck with it!

God is Great!
Life is Good!
And People are Crazy!

I love not acting my age,
Damn I love my NASCAR race,
And Hell yes I love my Truck!
And a good BBQ!
I am Medicine And I am Poison!

justr_86 · Jan 2, 2011

I use the power service too. I treat it for 25 gallons every time I fill up too, usually taking around 15-17 gallons. My truck sits quite a bit too though. I don't want to deal with a gelled truck!

B_BOP_A_LU_LU · Jan 2, 2011

Ya I hear ya justr!

They are a pain in the ass to un-gel!

Plastic Fuel tanks won't take much heat!

You bout gotta put them in a heated Garage!

It's gonna warm up justr,about March we won't need to worry about it!

God is Great!
Life is Good!
And People are Crazy!

I love not acting my age,
Damn I love my NASCAR race,
And Hell yes I love my Truck!
And a good BBQ!
I am Medicine And I am Poison!

tailchasers · Jan 2, 2011

March? Can we hold ya to that? Friggen cold here! Had darn near -20 last nite and bouncing near 0 now... got my truck plugged in but last I looked I think I saw her tail pipe shiver.