Cummins X15 and Howes Anti-gel

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  1. Otr Traveler

    Otr Traveler Light Load Member

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    Got a question about using Howes Anti-gel in the diesel tanks for winter and how it will effect the Cummins X15 Engine fuel system.. Is this a good idea so your not stuck somewhere in below freezing temps and causing damage to the fuel system? Thoughts and reasons yay or nay...
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I buy the “Gray” bottles by the case on Amazon.
     
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  4. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Follow the directions on quantity and you will be fine. Better to go treated than not, especially when below 10*F temps are expected. I recommend customers treat from Dec 1 thru end of Feb. Do not trust that out of the pump is treated.
     
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  5. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    While i dont own an ISX motor howes and for that matter all antigels are safe to use as long as you follow the directions. And a $25 or whatever (not checked prices this year yet) bottle of anti-gel is far cheaper then a tow and new filters. Typically i start adding it around late october to mid november for my area.

    Also if you buy it in bulk either online or in a non truckstop store. Its typically cosiderably cheaper. I also keep a bottle of the red 911 in my truck even if i prefer howes. It works MUCH better then any other product at de-gelling a truck enough to at least start and limp it inside a shop.
     
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  6. kwcam

    kwcam Light Load Member

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    We had a driver that thought "more is better" with the Howes and the first thing to fail was the espar bunk heater which he ran a lot, it cokes up the burn chamber, next was the DPF required more frequent cleaning. So use as directed.
     
  7. Short Fuse EOD

    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    I use fuel ox in my X15. No issues.
     
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