Love My Blue Mule

[Doofy]

Interesting, I am going to have to try out a fuel additive because my XG3140 sure does not like to start when it is below zero.

Same here. Also, not to impressed by Korean batteries as they seem extra wimpy in the cold.

 

[alexsbuddy]

Interesting, I am going to have to try out a fuel additive because my XG3140 sure does not like to start when it is below zero.

I use an additive all year round. Power Service was recommended by my dealer. There is one blend for summer (silver bottle) and one blend for winter (white bottle). They also make an emergency blend (red bottle) in case your untreated diesel gels in severe cold. Great stuff....boosts cetane, cleans, and protects.

 

[shootbikehunt]

I probably should have added.....I do have 550 lbs ballast in each rear tire, 3 pt mower on the rear, and either the pallet forks or bucket on the FEL. Figured the extra weight can only helpful.

Glad to hear the you're pumped about your LS. I'm joining the LS family also. What did you use for ballast in the tires? Rim guard seems way too expensive in my opinion.

 

[Doofy]

I use Power Service in my Ford 7.3. It sits outside year round, is used for plowing maybe 6 times a Winter. 2 fuel tanks on it and probably use about 2/3 tank out of each.

I hear about algae growing in fuel tanks but have never seen any. I also just burn #1 fuel oil since it is not run on the highway. I keep expecting to have problems but never have...been 12 years. I should check the fuel filter but the thing is $35. I figure if it ain't broke, it don't need fixin'! I don't treat my other vehicles or tractor like this though, they are treated well.

 

[alexsbuddy]

Glad to hear the you're pumped about your LS. I'm joining the LS family also. What did you use for ballast in the tires? Rim guard seems way too expensive in my opinion.

I went with propylene glycol. Looked at rim guard, but didn't think the price difference was warranted. Lots of choices and they all have their pros and cons.

 

[George2615]

Glad to hear the you're pumped about your LS. I'm joining the LS family also. What did you use for ballast in the tires? Rim guard seems way too expensive in my opinion.

I used windshield washer fluid in mine. Some others have used RV antifreeze but that was more $ than WW fluid too.