Winter mix fuel question?

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Dec 18, 2009 | 08:23 PM

hhcobra

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Winter mix fuel question?

On the last fill-up I noticed that the engine was noisier than normal and the miles per gallon dropped from 17.9 to 15.5. I know that the fuel companies do a winter mix but didn't know if it was for all areas of the country. My question is, being from the southern part of South Carolina, would the gas stations in this area be selling the winter mix or do I have another issue? I've got a 2001 EX 7.3. Thanks for the help!!!

Fred

Dec 18, 2009 | 08:28 PM

Izzy351

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Isn't it about to snow there??

Dec 18, 2009 | 08:34 PM

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Not here, that's up in Southern North Carolina. I think they have had about 6-8 inches. We never get to see the white stuff here.

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Dec 18, 2009 | 08:35 PM

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What're the temps there? I remember below freezing temps in Augusta.

Dec 18, 2009 | 08:44 PM

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It's about 60 degrees here and just quit raining. We had 3 inches today. Been noticing a lot of activity on the "Big Poppa" thread!!!

Fred

Dec 18, 2009 | 09:49 PM

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Winter fuel isn't so much of a mix as a lighter diesel. They just keep taking stuff out to make it thinner - more like kerosene. Less MPG because there's less energy in it. If there's big rigs hauling out of your state headed north, the stations will likely sell winter fuel.

Dec 18, 2009 | 09:59 PM

hhcobra

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Good point!!!! Thanks

Fred

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Dec 18, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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From: Tonoph,AZ

If you do find that kerosene is used in the fuel a new fuel filter should be in order. kerosene will clean the inside of your engine like you wont believe.last winter in Minnesota i put kerosene in the tank to keep my big truck from freezin up...I had a clear site glass on my fuel filter for ckecking water in the fuel and it was blacker then nite and was running rougher then normal. I had to drain the filter housing and r&r the filter.