Alternative Anti-Gel Method?

Doubt it'll work as anti-gel. With that year motor and all the emissions stuff. Stick with the white power service or howes.

 

In days gone by, it was common practice.

I wouldn't do it with todays fuel, it doesn't have the lubricants like it used to.

 

If you are a company driver, you should consult your maintenance department and use whatever they recommend.

 

ATF is red. I try to avoid adding anything red to the fuel tanks on the off chance the revenuers are out checking tanks. ANY evidence of red dye in the fuel and you'll be accused of running non-taxed "off road" fuel and that comes with a heafty fine.

You're better off just using the stuff specifically made for use as an anti-gel.

 

Anti gel products are snake oil scams. Don't need it. If it is cold enough out there, just idle all night to keep the fuel temperature up. Most truckstops in the north sell pretreated fuel already and you can find Diesel #1 once in a while to further protect your fuel without paying $50 bucks a gallon per volume for that little 2 pint bottle of treatment.

 

That's what I've always used is power service and ,never had any issues with it.

 

ATF works. So does gas, 1 gallon per 10 gallons of diesel. I wouldn't try either in an emissions truck though. #1 fuel is your best bet if it's going to get real cold.

 

Just use #1 diesel. Cardlocks and gas stations up here in Northern Alberta supply only #1 diesel in winter. We hardly ever have issues with fuel gelling even with outside temperatures hitting -40 some days.

 

Most any cold winter states have the #1. I will also suggest that as I've never had a gelling issue with only that. Just hit my temp gauge and it's -6 where I'm at. Enjoy!