Preparing for winter-gelled fuel
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Preparing for winter-gelled fuel
As winter approaches I'd like some ideas what to do if my fuel gells because of the cold. I've used Power Service winter formula for the past 3 winters with no problems but this winter I might start using B-20. Should I still use the Power Service? The Power Service Diesel 911 doesn't say if it contains alcohol( a no-no) so I'll stay away. I know preventative maintance is the best bet but I'd like to be prepared for the worst. Will a 5 gallon can of kerosene melt gelled fuel?
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The P-S 911 DOES have alcohol in it (from experience) but it will fix you up temporarily if you find yourself on the side of the road with a tank full of water (don't ask).
I didn't think PA got cold enough, long enough, to have to worry about fuel gelling?
B-20 will only aggravate gelling problems. It's cloud point is above freezing, which is one of many reasons why it won't meet spec (and thus why manufacturers won't approve any more than B5).
-blaine
I didn't think PA got cold enough, long enough, to have to worry about fuel gelling?
B-20 will only aggravate gelling problems. It's cloud point is above freezing, which is one of many reasons why it won't meet spec (and thus why manufacturers won't approve any more than B5).
-blaine
Last edited by Frankenbiker; Sep 27, 2007 at 07:15 PM.
Tuned
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There are a wide variety of antigels out there, I have personally had really good luck with the Howes Diesel Treat product. I do not know how it would work with B-20 though, I'd probably run it at at least 3 times the recommended level just to be safe.
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I carry a product from Primrose called Winter Power 4033 that is made specifically for Bio. Most of the time I get a -50 pour and a -25 cold filter plug point. It cost $6.16/12 oz bottle. 12oz will treat 150 gallons. It is made more for buld treatment but we brought it in in 12 oz bottles just in case small users would want to buy it. Let me know if you want more information.
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
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