Winterizing fuel...maybe a little late

skinnypez

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Jun 23, 2018
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Hey all.

Colder nights snuck up on our area a little early this year and my B2650 is the only piece of diesel equipment I've ever owned, so I wasn't really thinking about the impacts on the tractor.

I didn't get any fuel treatment added and it's been down to about 15F or so a couple of nights. Tank was filled a couple of weeks ago and is probably 80% full- do you think I've caused an issue by not treating it already?

Thanks.
 

SidecarFlip

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Probably not if the added fuel was fresh. It needs to get below 0 before I add any additives.
 

WFM

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I'm no expert. But I think you'll be fine. I just bought some Power Boost (or whatever its called) when I was in the parts store today. Get some and dump a couple ounces into your tank.
 

twomany

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Jul 10, 2017
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If you are worried, just wait until it warms up again.

Neither tractors nor fuel have any memories of how chilly it was "yesterday".

I did dose the full fuel tanks on both oil burner tractors with Power Service yesterday. An once of prevention and all that.

The two 5 gal jugs are needing refilled now. I'm assuming 'winter blend' is at the pumps ...
 

JeepinMaxx

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I'm new to diesel - what is "winter blend"?
 

85Hokie

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I'm new to diesel - what is "winter blend"?
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Diesel fuel comes in two blends: summer and winter. ... Summer blend diesel, also called #2 ULSD, will cloud and gel at higher temperatures than winter blend #2 ULSD, which is a mixture of #2 ULSD and #1 diesel/kerosene. It is the kerosene that lowers the gel point in winter blend diesel..
 

SRG

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https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/diesel-911-32-fl-oz-8025-12/7080116-P

That stuff works pretty good in gel'd up diesel situations. They also make an additive to prevent geling, in a white container.
Up here, they start winter blend at the pumps in early November usually. Most stations claim it to be good to -10F.

Otherwise, put a space heater or salomandor/torpedo heater near the machine (in a safe manner of course), for a few hours, and let it warm up some before you give it a go.

In extreme situations, we've lit whole bags of charcoal under Dozers and Excavators that get left out in the elements. It works.
 

rjcorazza

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Hey all.

Colder nights snuck up on our area a little early this year and my B2650 is the only piece of diesel equipment I've ever owned, so I wasn't really thinking about the impacts on the tractor.

I didn't get any fuel treatment added and it's been down to about 15F or so a couple of nights. Tank was filled a couple of weeks ago and is probably 80% full- do you think I've caused an issue by not treating it already?

Thanks.
The short answer is that you are fine. I would add a winter additive now though. I use Power Service winter additive, which can be added to untreated summer diesel when temps are above 0 deg f. That’s per Power Service.... with the Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) of about the same temp (0 deg f) I would want it added a little earlier!




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Michigankubota

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Oct 17, 2018
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Around here in the U.P. They sell both number 1 and 2 fuels. Plus blended fuels. I just picked up number 1 now that we are in the 10-20 degree lows. The book states you can use either fuel.
 

JeepinMaxx

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Anyone use Howe's Diesel Treat? The previous owner of my BX used it all year round, so I've continued to do the same
 

Stmar

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Like another poster said just put a few ounces of Power Service White or similar in your existing fuel tank. Our co-op has only #1 and the gas stations have gone to a winter blend. Even with the #1 I still put additive in since I don't use the tractor that much and want to make sure it is over protected.
 

Frostbitten

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howes diesel treatment

2oz per gallon all year 'round here in michigan

less than 10 bucks for the jug on amazon, and its a prime item


order 2, 3 or 4 jugs....add 2oz per gallon and never have to worry