I've stated in the past I dont use fuel additives in cold weather unless my truck is going to be shut off for a long period and never had an issue (isx Cummins)....until this morning in Minnesota at -17 .
It thru a check engine lite and i cussed it and kept going .
Over the course of an hour the power died off to nothing so I parked it and looked at my Davco and it was full of wax .
Shined a flashlight in the tanks and they were all cloudy .
Well sob !!
Idled it up to 1500 and it's coming out of it now .
Well I ate my words on fuel additives this morning.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bzinger, Jan 16, 2020.
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You’re good down to about 0 with winterized #2 but -17 is well below the CFPP (cold filter plug point) and approaching the cold pour point. The best idea is to run #1 fuel when it gets that cold. Will start easier and burn better in cold temps. You’re good down to at least -20 CFPP with that stuff.
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I've always run power service but I guess I'll be running more of it .
I've run in some pretty cold weather and never had a issue till now as long as the engine is running .
Maybe newer isx engines dont return as much fuel as older ones did .Rideandrepair, Crude Truckin', MACK E-6 and 3 others Thank this. -
I would also take a look at where you got the last fill up on fuel. Maybe it wasn't treated as well as it should have been?
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Agreed. I learned that the hard way also. I get my fuel from TA or Petro when it’s that cold.
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Heck, it could be as simple as the wind was blowing from the front of the truck. Kept adding cold air faster than warm fuel was helping.
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That’s why I
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They do not sell it anywhere around me since it doesn't get that cold really ever, but one place does have a kerosene pump would also work with a lubricity additive. That is all #1 fuel basically is anyway.Rideandrepair, Crude Truckin', Truckermania and 3 others Thank this.
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