Winter Anti-Gel..?

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  1. Oct 8, 2011 #1
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Anyone have a decent source for either Power Service or Howes Anti Gel?

    I am looking for quarts or half-gallons (nothing larger) and while the local Pilot carries it for a fairly decent price, I figured if I can buy it in cases I might save some money...

    Thanks :biggrin_25514: !
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2011 #2
    Mr. PlumCrazy

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    Try a dealership they are usually cheaper than truck stop I use to get Lucas at the freightliner dealership for $81 a case which was a heck of a lot cheaper than any truck stop
     
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    Big Don

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    JD, have you tried looking on the internet for it? You may be able to buy it in quantity, direct from the manufacturer and get it shipped to you.
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2011 #4
    Jumbo

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    I get Howes from Fleet Farm. Last year the bottle that treats 300 gallons was just over $10. It is usually $18-$19 at a truckstop.
     
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  7. Oct 9, 2011 #5
    Nevs

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    I bought Howes from a local dealer for $54 a case of 6 last year. Haven't priced any yet this year. You ever get to NW Iowa? If so, I can pm you his contact info.
     
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  8. Oct 9, 2011 #6
    Hanadarko

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    I will check Farm&Barn....but so far, Pilot has been the most cost effective.

    My dealer carries Pen Ray but I like Howes or Power Service products.
    They never let me down.

    However, the last fill up I did here in town was now with B15 diesel.
    I wasn't pleased to see that....I dont relish the thought of mushrooms growing in my fuel tanks :biggrin_2554:
     
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    groundpounder

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    Tractor Supply is where I buy additive..
     
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    Nevs

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    My local fuel supplier has the bio diesel only as well. I used to think the stuff was ok, but for the last year or so I just can't get any kind of mileage out of it at all. Not sure what they have done, but something has changed.

    In my case, I need all the help I can get in the mileage department!:biggrin_2559:
     
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    Hanadarko

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    I was disappointed to say the least. Not sure what we can do as more and more stations migrate...
    So now I need some sort of fuel cleaner, winter anti-gel and now FUNGAL growth preventer ?!

    ..wait, maybe I can harvest the shrooms that sprout?

    ...I swear some day I will open the filler cap and see a lilly pad floating in there....:tongue6:

    :biggrin_25521:
     
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    milskired

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