Clogged Fuel Filter?

Your last post might be an unhappy thermostat, in such frigid temps. I’d just keep an eye on your coolant temp, as you head south.

As others stated, change the fuel filter. Put 2 more in your side box, along with a housing wrench. Dump a quart of treatment in each tank. That should get you going, reliably.

Fuel separates and what gels/coagulates stays that way. You can dump all the “emergency” treatments in the tanks you want, but, there will still be coagulated fuel in the tanks and it will still get pulled through the fuel line and plug another filter…and possibly another. That’s why you want to carry at least two extra filters. It’s still extremely cold, down into the midwest. It’s going to take some real warmth for the coagulated fuel to really start breaking down. It’s why you want to be way ahead of the curve on your fuel treatment, by doing it early and with plenty of product. You might want to find #1 diesel and top off with that.

 

You could try taking the cap off the coolant tank and let it idle 5 or 10 minutes,might be a little air pocket by the temp sensor.KW 680's and 880's have a little decal on some,says to idle for 2 minutes with the cap off when topping off the coolant reservoir.

 

We use to always run #1 up that way in those temperatures. Will smoke like a coal train though.

 

When you change the fuel filter, buy some diapers and put 1 or 2 around your fuel filter. I have 2 diapers around mine since I'm home for a few days and it got bitterly cold.

 

Add bottle of diesel 911 to each tank and you should be good to go

 

I’ve never had an issue with any anti-gel I’ve used, so I’m not in 100% agreement with Todd’s video. He used exacting amounts, per the bottle instructions. Whereas I’ve always went overboard on the amount. But, he did put PS 911 into gelled fuel to see if it’d work and it didn’t.



This goes back to what I’d said about being ahead of gelling conditions and using plenty of it. Because once the fuel is coagulated, you’re in a tough situation.

 

Truck gelled up. NOT break down.

If you fuel in the south and park in the north. Expect it to gel. Add treatment last few miles so it mixes up. Or fuel up again and mix it up. Fuel is usually treated for the area and conditions.

Fuel runs through the fuel rail which sits on top of the head and is covered with a valve cover. What doesn't get used returns back to the tank. That's fuel heated from the head back to the tank so the tanks are heating up. The gel will melt.

And whatever other portion of the motor that helps to add heat to the fuel.

I wouldn't be afraid to run to GA

 

If your at that petro, even when full the "reserved" will show 40 available spots, do not waste your money!!! Dude on the golf cart will come give a knock and then roll off. Definitely do not pay them ###

 

I stop anywhere else, but, Effingham. The exception is Walmart has truck parking along the north end of the lot.