MikeD74T
Veteran Member
...As far as the Power Service. If you have temperatures that would cause you concern about the fuel jelling, I think you would be far better off if you were to keep the fuel in your tank pre-treated. The addative you have just poured in is merely going to slosh around with the fuel that is in the tank itself. If jelling is a true possability then the untreated fuel that is already in the fuel line and injectors is whats going to jell up and cause your first problems.
I actually treat my fuel all year long. But IMHO, you should be treating your fuel long before cold weather sets in, so that treated fuel has plenty of time to make it's way through the entire fuel system for when the cold weather does hit and jelling can be a concern.
Last weekend, in Lancaster NH - temp 10F, my DK45S slowed to an idle then died. Restarted on low power & limped back into my barn, about 50'. Fuel in tank was purchased in August. Was out of Power Service so went to town & got a quart of Polar Power. Put in a few ounces & restarted. Got full power back in a couple of minutes & worked for another hour without issue.
Next morning it started right up without any help. I think if you catch gelling before it gets real bad the additive mixes & gets into lines/filter quickly.
Have had a few occasions with my Duramax associated with unexpected extreme temp drops where gelling brought me to a stop. Power service & a torch to warm the filter & I was going again. Between home & camp temps can vary 40+ degrees colder in winter. The fuel I buy at home must be treated before heading north. Never had a problem with northern fuel purchased in season. I don't treat all my fuel but try to keep a jug of PS in my truck. MikeD74T