Oil & Fuel Diesel Fuel Additives

[genelp]

I haven't had any experience running my tractor in the winter yet, (we haven't had real winter conditions in my part of the country this year). One of my areas of responsibilities in my company is fuel sales to truckers. I spoke with the lab where we get our fuel tested and they told me that the most common problem with diesel fuel in the winter is water contamination. And chances are if you have problems with water in your fuel, its been gathering in your tank all summer. Water is heavier than the fuel so during the summer you don't really notice; but when the temperature drops the water actually starts to rise and "mix" with your fuel which results in water in your lines and filters.

Gene

 

[cp1969]

In general, no.

Heet is alcohol, and alcohol emulsifies water in fuel. That's not what you want. You want the water to collect in a low place in the fuel system so it can be drained away. The fuel filter looks to be the low point on most Kubotas and water should collect there. Change the filter on a regular basis and you shouldn't have any problems, unless your source of fuel is water-contaminated.