Winter blend Diesel

[Skyco]

Powerservice has a blend for ULSD that didn't come out all that long ago...I wonder if you had the older stuff and thats partly why it didn't work? Also from what I understand doubling up after it gels doesn't work either, it needs to be in the fuel before it gels. Of course I'm talking out of my hat because I'm in the south where gellng problems are rare

 

[joerocker]

Please...the other thread was closed...WHY don't the oil companies make fuel that DOESN'T jell? WHY do we NEED to add additives to it to make it through winter. Seems to me that there is something SERIOUSLY wrong here...

 

[KICK]

Please...the other thread was closed...WHY don't the oil companies make fuel that DOESN'T jell? WHY do we NEED to add additives to it to make it through winter. Seems to me that there is something SERIOUSLY wrong here...

because paraffin is a naturally occuring substance in petroleum and it happens to crystalize at low temperatures.

 

[joerocker]

because paraffin is a naturally occuring substance in petroleum and it happens to crystalize at low temperatures.

I understand that...my question is WHY do we have to add our OWN additives to keep it from jelling. Why don't they make the fuel "right" in the first place? How much does it cost to add anti-jell additives? A few cents a gallon? Probably less because that is the cost when you buy a bottle of it at the store. So, why isn't there enough in there to start with?

 

[KICK]

you dont have to buy them, especially in alabama.

if'n you was in North Dakota or Minnesota, its another story.

dont worry about gelling.

find something else upon which to appeal to your need for phobias. LOL.

 

[saparks10]

I understand that...my question is WHY do we have to add our OWN additives to keep it from jelling. Why don't they make the fuel "right" in the first place? How much does it cost to add anti-jell additives? A few cents a gallon? Probably less because that is the cost when you buy a bottle of it at the store. So, why isn't there enough in there to start with?

GREED. They want to make the most money with the least amount of effort. Those few cents per gallon add up to big numbers when you consider how many gallons they produce and sell per day. I completely agree with you. Were already paying rediculous prices for fuel, it seems like it should be good to go and we shouldnt have to worry about stuff like that. You know what they say though, money makes the world go round.

 

[Skyco]

Some of us, like me for instance, don't want winter fuel, if it has kerosene or #1 added. It has lower BTUs and results in decreased power and mileage. I'd much rather add my OWN de-geller if needed to regular old diesel.
Some of ya'll will want big oil to zip up your pants too after you used their gas station bathroom
SO THERE

 

[saparks10]

Some of us, like me for instance, don't want winter fuel, if it has kerosene or #1 added. It has lower BTUs and results in decreased power and mileage. I'd much rather add my OWN de-geller if needed to regular old diesel.
Some of ya'll will want big oil to zip up your pants too after you used their gas station bathroom
SO THERE

LOL I agree, i dont want or need it where i'm from. Things are the way they are regardless of what we think. I know this so i add my own stuff as well if i think it needs it.

 

[fish6942]

Questions regarding winter blend:

1) Is this just a mix with a higher ratio of #1 rather than #2?
2) I can get straight #1 at a local truck stop. Is there any harm in running this in my little Kubota?

 

[Ford850]

You're right half the time? You are either a weather man in San Diego, or you look out the window!

Back on track,

I have already started to stock up on Howes Diesel treat. It works.

I used to use Powerservice in the white bottle, but after gelling up with the recommeded dose, adding an entire quart of the stuff, sitting in a garage with electric heater up to 75F for 36 hours it still gelled up two new fuel filters when brought out over night.

Added a 3x dose of Howes - back in the garage - worked like a champ.

My OPINION - Powerservice = no good for USLD.

Howes Diesel treat = Good for USLD


YMMV

jb

John bud,

Did you add the powerservice to your fuel prior to the cold, or afterwards to try to thin the fuel?