Trucks gelling up in the winter, what is the solution?

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  1. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Where’s the flip flop crowd now saying …. You don’t need no additives, the fuel is treated from the supplier, never idle …..

    When it’s -20F my truck is on high idle ….. only shut off to check oil once every couple of days…..
     
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  3. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    They are sitting on the side of the road gelled up right now they can comment right now
     
  4. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Meanwhile in ND……
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  5. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    What mix of coolant do you use when it's that cold.
     
  6. Barricadebouncer

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    If it’s going to drop below 32 I add Howes. If it’s going to drop below 15 I double up on the Howes. Never gelled.
    YMMV
     
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  7. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    High idle @ 1000 rpm with a winter front..
     
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  8. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    Should have drained the separator. In extreme cold weather I drained the separator daily. You don’t have to drain it completely, just a few seconds will do.
    If fuel is halfway up the bowl, then I would replace.
     
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  9. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    Yeah problem is he has cat c15 with cat filters so no telling what's Inside
     
  10. Iamoverit

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  11. Judge

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    i always have used FPPF Polar Power.
    Have to order it anymore, don’t see it around, howes, and PS junk sales in truckstops.
    I’ve never had issue with gelling, but i was taught this years ago.
     
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