Diesel in winter

[ovrszd]

So what I did is toss algeacide and power service white in the tank, and then I topped it off all the way to full after I went out twice to plow. That's all fine, right? To me it seems like a good recipe.

What ratio is "toss"?

 

[GeneV]

What ratio is "toss"?

Well the power service, who cares, you can't overdose with it. I poured in a few oz, more than it recommended. For the algeacide, I followed the label, it was a tiny bit.

Oh yeh, I didn't have any of that on hand initially, so I poured some seafoam in the tank earlier.

 

[ovrszd]

The reason I ask about the dosage is it changes the temp at which gelling is prevented.

Using PS white bottle I normally use 1oz per 3 gallon of fuel.

 

[Citydude]

I remember your friend Murph saying one ounce to the glug. I still use his measurement.

The reason I ask about the dosage is it changes the temp at which gelling is prevented.

Using PS white bottle I normally use 1oz per 3 gallon of fuel.

 

[ovrszd]

I remember your friend Murph saying one ounce to the glug. I still use his measurement.

I've not tested Murph's method but certainly wouldn't question it.

 

[Industrial Toys]

At -9c, the Diesel appears perfectly clear.

Now I really don't know what to do. I don't want to treat my bulk tanks, but don't know how much low temp additive to put in a given equipment tank of fuel. I just filled a bunch of equipment and guess I will be adding additive based on the instructions. Sucks to get caught with plugged up filters on the coldest days of the year. Wouldn't be so bad in summer.

 

[GeneV]

The reason I ask about the dosage is it changes the temp at which gelling is prevented.

Using PS white bottle I normally use 1oz per 3 gallon of fuel.

I guess I'm right around there, too.

 

[ovrszd]

At -9c, the Diesel appears perfectly clear.

Now I really don't know what to do. I don't want to treat my bulk tanks, but don't know how much low temp additive to put in a given equipment tank of fuel. I just filled a bunch of equipment and guess I will be adding additive based on the instructions. Sucks to get caught with plugged up filters on the coldest days of the year. Wouldn't be so bad in summer.

If dealing with unknown fuel, I'd treat it as "untreated fuel".

 

[Industrial Toys]

But I'm an El cheapo. lol

 

[PJohnson]

Thank you to all who replied to my heavy black exhaust issue. The advice was spot on!!!!

Blockage in the air filter - 4 little critters who made a nest.

Many thanks !!!!