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Sep 20, 2014 | 08:05 AM

betsardinski

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BETTY

to everyone.
I'm wanting to store my 1999 Ford F250, Super Duty, 7.3 L Diesel, in my garage for the winter. Temperature will average between 15- 20 degrees during this time.
When I stored my car for the winter, I added a fuel stabilizer to a full gas tank.
Is there a stabilizer for diesel fuel and would anything else be required for storage?

Thank you and have a great day.

Betty

Sep 20, 2014 | 11:08 AM

hydro man 17

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There are several. Stanadyne and Optilube rate among the best. Both have a couple of "flavors" to choose from and have web sites as to which formula might fit your needs best as far as anti gelling and moisture issues go.

Sep 20, 2014 | 08:29 PM

F350-6

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You need to look at adding something to help with gelling. Especially if you've still got summer fuel in the tank.

Sep 20, 2014 | 10:32 PM

glockholiday

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Any auto parts store or Walmart carries additives that will work for Diesel.

And don't forget to drive it after adding the additive so it gets through the whole fuel system not just the tank.

Sep 21, 2014 | 06:29 AM

betsardinski

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WINTER STORING

Thank you very much to hydro man 17, F350-6 and glockholiday for taking the time to assist me on storing my ford truck for the winter.

Have a great day.

Betty

Sep 21, 2014 | 03:59 PM

dn29626

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Store?
Why would you want to store a perfectly good 7.3 truck?

On a serious note, fill the wiper fluid container with winter version of rain-X . About $3 a gallon.

Sep 26, 2014 | 04:46 PM

betsardinski

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STORING A GREAT 7.3 TRUCK

dn29626 - It's not that I want to store my perfectly good 7.3 truck, it's because I'm an old person and I'm forced to fly south for the winter...hahaha Thank you for the reminder about the windshield washer. I completely forgot.

Betty