Cold weather prep

yes you go inside to get additive and complete fuel transactions

 

also less fuel also gels faster

 

After the storm start early before sun comes up and let the wind blow it off.........

“God put it there let God take it off”

 

True. Which means the real danger is coming back north. Drivers that want to save money top off their fuel south of I-40 and plan to run all the way to ND, MN, etc. Sure the fuel is cheaper without the additives, but that comes at a risk of gelling fuel. Far better to top up around I70 or I80, or put in your own additives.

@Penumbra find out if your company will allow you to carry a set of spare fuel filters and a filter wrench. Some companies won't allow this. If they do allow it, then learn how to change your filters. I carried a gallon of 70% diesel, 20% Howe's Antigel, and 10% Diesel 9-1-1. You know at least the primary filter needs to be changed if you are losing power and getting "fuel rail pressure" fault codes.

I never had a problem with gelling fuel. That's RARELY the problem. It's the tiny amount of water in your fuel hitting super cold filter paper in the primary fuel filter. It freezes and completely coats the surface of the paper so nothing gets through. Just replacing the primary fuel filter (The one outside the rail and most accessible) will clear up that problem. Now you can avoid being parked in a bad situation with a dying engine in below zero temperatures.

 

lol extra fuel filters and wrench. thats the best comment. most companies pay roadside or truck stop to put on wiper blades. i have seen more drivers parked for light bulbs and wiper blades.

 

Just don’t fuel in TN and drive to MN and think your all set ...... Most fuel from up north is treated but you never know.....

So it’s best to take care of your self.. You should be all set with fuel down to +15F no matter what...

Down to 0F most treated fuel will be fine. Just follow the directions on the back of the jug.

If you get to -20F treat the fuel to max usually double dose it says on the back and leave the truck running set the idle up to like 900-1000 rpms.....

 

It is good to have spares.

Whats really bad is the insistance of filter makers on such crappy products affected by a drip of water of which approx 10% of our fuel must be made from. (Ethanol or some such...)

Sometimes I wish the mad lab scientists never invented Ethanol for fuel.

And the truck that wont let you idle is not a awesome truck, it is something to be gotten rid of asap and acquire another unit that probably will idle closer to your preference.