Another cold weather not starting thread.

[Billrog]

You can add a lt. or a gal. there are no ill effects kerosene is just more refined so it has a lower flash point and won't jell as easily. Mixing it may be difficult with the existing in the tank unless the machine is running then the diesel that's circulating should warm what's in the tank and mix it up. If necessary you could remove the filter and fill it with kerosene to help get started.

 

[varmint]

Could be dumb luck, but I use Power Service anti-gel additive, about 1 oz. per gallon (or whatever they say to use, it's been awhile) and have never had any issues, and it gets cold here. 8 degrees F here this morning. I burn home heating oil year round. The delivery drivers all say that the dyed fuel is the same as what is sold for off-highway vehicle use, direct from the fuel depot.

 

[Daronspicher]

Regarding #1, #2 etc. diesel fuel, here in our neck of the woods we get what's at the pump. In the summer it's thicker but has higher energy, while in the winter it's thinner but has less heat value. The refiners here (you know who the big one is) switch over to winter diesel during the fall and back to summer grade in the spring. The trick is to make sure you get fuel for winter use after the local station has received at least one (I prefer two) bulk deliveries of winter fuel. I re-fuel with jerry cans and I try to save one can of winter grade over the summer to start off the fall. I also try to buy at least my first batch of winter diesel from a station that I know pumps large volumes of diesel (like a truck stop). If I'm caught with summer diesel in the tank in the fall, I cut with kerosene. I also use Howes Lubricator diesel treat, just in case.

I thought of doing the 5 gallon can hold over during the summer. Does the fuel hold up just fine, or does it go stale over the summer?

Thanks, -Daron

 

[herringchoker]

I've never had a problem with it in 30+ years.

 

[paulfun9]

One thing I don't ever see mentioned here is that most tractors have a way to extend the run time of the glow plugs which in colder temps is sometimes needed for a cold start. On most of the newer tractors you turn the key backwards and hold it to enable the glow plugs to work for an extended period of time then start your tractor.

 

[rasorbackq]

Varmint...... You say its cold in Maryland so you burn home heating oil year round ...... Where in your house or tractor???::cool2:

 

[rasorbackq]

My key does not go backwards.

 

[varmint]

Rasorbackq, since we're talking about tractor fuel, in a tractor.

 

[rasorbackq]

Rasorbackq, since we're talking about tractor fuel, in a tractor.

I thought that. What costs less home fuel or diesel?