Fuel gel

Yessir.

 

Yea, I knew that sounded familiar. They used to push for Howes, and then they did a 360 and said it was garbage. And they had the nerve to tell me if I didn't put it in the refer and the refer gelled, then I would be responsible. I told them if they put a line item on my settlement where they gave me money to buy additive, then I'd put it in. Otherwise I'm not spending my money to maintain their ish.

 

I've just always been told that if you are going to the Northern states where it gets really cold fuel up there. So if I started in Dallas and knew I was headed to North Dakota, I'd probably fuel north somewhere instead of relying on Dallas fuel.

But of course, if you are out of fuel in Dallas, go ahead and get fuel of course.

 

Ah, crap. When you start seeing winter related posts, you know it's that time again. I wonder how many accidents I'll pass through this winter.

 

I will spend this winter much since the winter of 2012-2013 spending my days watching the ships coming and going out of Norfolk.

 

We just get it added to the company fuel purchases along with oil, coolant, washer fluid, wipers, ect.

That is hilarious though about them pushing for Howes then backpedaling.
I never used the stuff regardless since it said on the bottle only good for 150gal vs 250 on the power service.

 

Don't forget to pay attention to the bio blend on the pump .... the more bio % the higher the temp you will gel up at. Also should carry an extra fuel filter, and some fuel in a small jerry can if your engine isn't self priming, and know how to change it on side of road if you gel while driving. If you do, you will likely need towed into a shop and let thaw out. That means expensive. They may not be able to tow you in for a few days because when there's 1 there's usually many.

It will feel like you are running out of fuel... your turbo will not build full boost..you will slowly lose speed and power. Eventually the engine will cut out completely and you will be on the side of the road. If it is that cold, your bunk heater or apu will also likely fail due to the gel. You will freeze to death if you don't find a lift into a town or warm place. Don't count on your -40 sleeping bag to save you if you get to this point.

 

He's right.

 

Put in #1 premium diesel during the winter and you don't have to worry about gelling. A few years ago we set the record for consecutive below zero days in the twin cities and I never put an additive in. Just good ole #1 winter blend. It should be available anywhere fridgid.

 

And a running warm stable engine equals life in the worst of winter. Do not let the idle rules #####slap you into blind obediance at the price of your own life.