Winter and the diesel in my tractor?

[newdeal]

I live in canada, niagara falls Ontario more specifically. It gets cold here in the winter obviously and I was wondering if there is anything I need to do to my tractor for the winter. I have heard the fuel could gel but I have no idea why they would sell such a fuel in Canada or what I need to do about it. Can someone please give me some help?

 

[leonz]

Diesel fuel can be thinned with gasoline or kerosene if desired which always works and the percentages are easy to ask for at a bulk fuel dealers office or the APA.org home page- the fuel dealer will be faster.


The even better option is to purchase a Racor 1100 model centrifugal fuel filter it separates the water and dirt with its patented centrfugal filter system.


The model 1100 unit can be purchased with a 12 volt heating element installed to keep the fuel warm at all times to make it your tractor happy.


The diesel fuel can be treated with "Heat" fuel conditioner or Seafoam to keep it happy as well.


You should try to keep the can or cans off the floor of the garage, barn, etc., during the winter and spring months.


You can safely dilute the diesel fuel with kerosene and use the Racor filter which will remove water and debris down to 5 micron but you cannot use gasoline as a diluting liquid as it will eat the plastic drain bowl.


The clear drain bowl will allow you to drain the water and dirt from the fuel every day with no worries about water or dirt and ice in the fuel if you purchase a Racor filter unit with thermostat controlled fuel heater. (it does not draw a lot of amperage when heating fuel for you).

I can tell you from personal experience they are an excellent fuel filter and will be worth every penny in the piece of mind department especially when working in the winter months.

 

[PHILIP8N]

I use this year round

Power Service Products, diesel fuel additives, prevent gelling, clean injectors, disperse water, boost cetane, reduce emissions, improve fuel economyPower Service Products, diesel fuel additives, prevent gelling, clean injectors, disperse water, boos

Also good for fuel pump due to lubrication properties of ULSDF.

I started my tractor last winter at 0F (-18C) with this suppliment with no problems. I also use 5w-40 in engine and SUDT everywhere else. Keep fuel fresh to assure you are getting winter mix from fuel supplier. Before and near winter I buy in smaller quantities to assure this.

What are the coldest temps you will see (windchill does not count in these matters)

Philip

 

[bp fick]

Our weather here, is as cold or even colder, and I've had no issues. Your supplier is even now transitioning to winter blend. Do not buy diesel now and store it for winter use. Use up your summer blend over the next month or two.
You don't need to do any home chemistry experiments or custom blending, the major oil companies do it for you.

If you wish, a splash of the White Bottle, sold everywhere, or someone else's "favorite", and there are loyalists for each, cannot hurt. Just a splash. No need to over do. Also, there is no substitute for clean fuel filters. "Wax" seems to like dirt to gel around. You'll be just fine.

 

[funwithahoe]

Diesel fuel can be thinned with gasoline or kerosene if desired which always works and the percentages are easy to ask for at a bulk fuel dealers office or the APA.org home page- the fuel dealer will be faster.


The even better option is to purchase a Racor 1100 model centrifugal fuel filter it separates the water and dirt with its patented centrfugal filter system.


The model 1100 unit can be purchased with a 12 volt heating element installed to keep the fuel warm at all times to make it your tractor happy.


The diesel fuel can be treated with "Heat" fuel conditioner or Seafoam to keep it happy as well.


You should try to keep the can or cans off the floor of the garage, barn, etc., during the winter and spring months.


You can safely dilute the diesel fuel with kerosene and use the Racor filter which will remove water and debris down to 5 micron but you cannot use gasoline as a diluting liquid as it will eat the plastic drain bowl.


The clear drain bowl will allow you to drain the water and dirt from the fuel every day with no worries about water or dirt and ice in the fuel if you purchase a Racor filter unit with thermostat controlled fuel heater. (it does not draw a lot of amperage when heating fuel for you).

I can tell you from personal experience they are an excellent fuel filter and will be worth every penny in the piece of mind department especially when working in the winter months.

Never knew you could thin deisel with gasoline - Someone told me once that they put a gallon or so of high octane gas with every fill up of their deisel truck to get extra power out of it but I thought he was crazy and wrote it off - Maybe he isn't??

 

[kuboman]

Never knew you could thin deisel with gasoline - Someone told me once that they put a gallon or so of high octane gas with every fill up of their deisel truck to get extra power out of it but I thought he was crazy and wrote it off - Maybe he isn't??

Want to do damage to your fuel system and engine then mix in gasoline.:confused2::confused2::confused2:

 

[crazyal]

Years ago at the local ski area the state police had something to say to the bus drivers who came up from NJ and were using gas to treat the fuel in the busses. You can do it but I wouldn't. I've used Kero before with no problems but hear it burns hotter so you don't want to use it in the summer.

Are you talking about the fuel in your tractor now or fuel you'll be putting in over the winter? If you have a full tank now and don't think you'll burn it off before the cold weather sets in then you can take a guess as to how much you have in your tractor and add an additive like PS now so it will have time to mix. If you have any diesel you've bought this summer you should also add something like PS to it as well.

Otherwise, like others have said, diesel fuel dealers are starting to add anti gel into the fuel. However I would wait at least a month, if possible longer, to make sure it's been added in. At least one of the local gas stations relies on the supplier to add it so what's in the tank could be a few weeks or a month old (depending on how much they've sold since the last time the truck came).

If you do gel up because you thought you had treated diesel but you were incorrect PS sells an additive that will ungel the fuel. It doesn't do it in seconds so don't expect to pour it in and start the engine, think drain cleaner.

 

[PHILIP8N]

Another suggestion to make sure you get winter blend diesel, buy your fuel at a place that moves alot of diesel, ie, truck stop. I do not buy my diesel from the local station at the corner, they do not move that much. I drive a few more miles and get it from the truck stop. Just use the additive I recommended year round and you will be fine. Philip.

 

[Thomas]

Try find out where your local highway dept. electric company,folks plow for living diesel up,chances are good the turn over in diesel fresher.

 

[techman]

Want to do damage to your fuel system and engine then mix in gasoline.:confused2::confused2::confused2:

Mixing gasoline is a known method and will not damage the fuel system if not overdone. Generally a 2-4% total gasoline mix is all you should add. Kerosene can also be used, but up to 20% mix.

paul