New tractor broke down help

[Doofy]

If it is anything like my local fuel suppliers, you just never know what you are getting. 166 miles to Anchorage it is a crap-shoot trying to even find winter blend. 135 miles the other way in Valdez they don't sell winter blend at all because winters are mild. It is a necessity to carry anti-gel treatment with you all winter.

 

[oosik]

Doofy - doesn't the Chevron station in Glennallen carry diesel anymore?

 

[Doofy]

Doofy - doesn't the Chevron station in Glennallen carry diesel anymore?

Yes, they do. Still never know for sure what it is. They are un-branded now and no longer Chevron. The Hub (Tesoro) just installed all new tanks, piping and pumps and sell more fuel than anyone else in the valley. At least their fuel is clean and fresh.

 

[ovrszd]

in 24 years of using diesel tractors in north idaho, ive never experienced gelling. we have winter blend diesel up here, and i always use it in winter. i only store 55 gal at a time in my transfer tank, so i dont fill it for winter until the blends arrive. it was minus 6 this morning when i got out to tractor. i had it plugged into warm up transmission oil for several hours (on timer) and tractor fired right up. i always let it idle a bit before use in this super cold weather. I also have never needed any diesel additive. i used it a few times in my truck ...but never in the tractor.

I've heard others with the same story. You guys are very lucky to have fuel suppliers that treat for you!!! Most of us aren't that lucky.

 

[LouNY]

I've heard others with the same story. You guys are very lucky to have fuel suppliers that treat for you!!! Most of us aren't that lucky.

I'll second that, after the first time additives and or dilution is always done.