I'm in North Dakota and want to know the difference between using number one diesel

yup iv had it happen but it was about -35 and i had straight number 2 in never had a issue at above -20 and never had a issue above 0 with it shut off for a extended period of time.

iv jelled at -15 with the truck shut off and plugged it started ran for about 5-10 mins then died out fuel filter was pluged up with gell. added a bottle of 911 and changed the fuel filters and was fine after that.

so thats why i go by below 0 if the truck is going to be getting shut off ill put in number 1 if its not going to be getting shut off but the forecast shows it will be colder than -20 ill put in some number 1. but i try to run number 2 as much as i can. its cheaper and get better fuel millage. never had a issue unless i wasent paying attention and shut the truck off for a extended period of time below 0 or ran at less than -20 with straight number 2

 

You would be 100% correct

 

Before ULSD #2 would gel at about 15F.

 

yes


but isn't part of the job of a truck driver to stay up to date on weather forecast as well as current conditions?

 

Not trying to start anything here but just trying to help you want to run 2 unless you can't it makes a huge difference on power and mileage. Not sure if you have a smart phone or not but the weather Chanel app is pretty accurate. Not perfect but if a guy is careful you can kind set up for it remember it don't take much 1 to get a low enough rating not to have to worry. Just stay on the safe side and you will be fine. And I'm not saying not to run 1 now that might work for you just I know it's nice to have the extra power and mileage

/ as far as the few weeks your on vacation just put a little 1 in on your last fueling and you should be fine.

 

you dont have to have straight number 1 in to prevent gelling you burn off 60+ gallons a day not hard to top off if weather takes a turn for the worst. your throwing money away running number 1 when its not needed. winter time if your going to be parking your truck for a week id probably advise to throw in some number 1. but do what you want run number 1 at +30 if it makes you happy. iv been in nd sense the end of 05 so i think i know a bit about what nd weather can bring.

you can carry a bottle of hows in the truck too if it catches you off guard and your topped off just treat your fuel.

not saying you have to be smarter than a meteroligist but with how sudden nd weather can change its a good idea to stay on top of weather forecast. or you can get yourself in a heap of trouble not just with fuel gelling