Here is what you need.... (PowerService 911)... with directions and links...

http://www.powerservice.com/diesel_911Winter_app.asp

 

My husband put in Howes Lubricator Diesel Treat...it says no gelling guaranteed...

 

Unfortuneatly, the guarentee is only when you pre-register and by 6 bottles and send in your receipt. They gear their "offer" as does Powerservice to the "big rig" drivers and not pick-up drivers like us.

How much did he add to the tank... and as the temps get below 0F and then some... more is always better than less!!!!

I double dose and have used Howes too.

I add 1:1 (1oz and sometimes 2 - 3) to every gallon of fuel.... heck I just dump it in... but then again... the coldest it has been here in KC is 10F.

 

I am not sure in oz. he said that he doubled it since it is a brand new truck under 6000 miles on it..about 1/3 or so of the bottle is gone...i just wonder since the wind chill has been about -30 here if that might add to the problems we have been having...how much does the 911 stuff usually run?

 

I think he did not add enough additive. 1/3 of a bottle is only 32oz which would treat 1 tank of fuel down to 0F (if I remember the bottle the last time I used it). For temps below 0F, I think you double it... so at a minimum when it gets ultra cold, I would have used at least 1/2 bottle if you have the standard 27 gallon or so fuel tank. More is better than less and will not hurt anything.

As far as cost of the "911"... you will have to call around or look at PowerService's website and have them link you with a local retailer or truckstop. Walmart sells their other products, but not sure about the "911" bottle of additive???

 

If you have access to such, you can throw tarps over the truck, and get a space heater, the torpedo type, or some kind of heater that has high output that would heat the garage enough to work in, and blow that under the truck to get it warmed up. I agree, change the filters fill with the power service or equivalent, instead of diesel, and keep the motor plugged in.