Red-dyed diel esel

[Denny Smith]

Hi y'all. Where's the thinking at regardig using #1 red-dyed diesel (BX2380), with additive for winter use? Is there a consensus from current users? Muchas Gracias mi amigos.

 

[85Hokie]

Red dyed is 100% the same as on road ........ just the red dye is the difference.

AND - the red diesel is "off road" diesel - not taxed as gas is for highway use.

In your cold climate - a dose of additive is highly recommended - you pick any you think will keep from gelling.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Hi y'all. Where's the thinking at regardig using #1 red-dyed diesel (BX2380), with additive for winter use? Is there a consensus from current users? Muchas Gracias mi amigos.

There is Zero difference between regular diesel and red dye diesel.
Yes, you want to treat your fuel with a Biocide and cetane booster and antigel for winter use.

 

[Denny Smith]

Thx all. My only other concern is: I put in the water-vapor fuel filter and new fuel lines. Does the red dye mess with filter to the point that I can't visually tell if I have water (It's K's "L" filter)?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Thx all. My only other concern is: I put in the water-vapor fuel filter and new fuel lines. Does the red dye mess with filter to the point that I can't visually tell if I have water (It's K's "L" filter)?

Nope, still works the same.

 

[lmichael]

I would not know where to purchase it. I looked around and even though we're in the middle of farm area in that NW IL/Stateline area distributors that list it only want to deliver to large on site tanks

 

[#40Fan]

My closest distributor said they would bring out a tank for free for them to fill. Might call and ask if yours would do the same.

 

[lmichael]

My closest distributor said they would bring out a tank for free for them to fill. Might call and ask if yours would do the same.

If I used more, it would be worthwhile. But in the course of a whole season of using my machine I think I might use 12 gallons max. Oddly even the little Honda 4514 I used to have would suck down 15-18 gallons of gas and the big Simplicity Sovereign would burn up 20 gallons easily. This diesel sips fuel

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Yep, red diesel, it's the same.....100%

Any of the "big named" anti-gel stuff works pretty good for our MI climate. You probably get a wee bit colder than we do in the mitten though.......

One thing to remember regarding anti-gelling fluids is that there is a difference between the stuff that is used as a "preventative measure" and the "emergency, Oh Sh1t my truck wont start" stuff.

Here is an example of the two. (preventative)





but this is for when/if you get caught with your pants down....(Oh sh1t)

 

[Trash Panda]

Yep, red diesel, it's the same.....100%

Any of the "big named" anti-gel stuff works pretty good for our MI climate. You probably get a wee bit colder than we do in the mitten though.......

One thing to remember regarding anti-gelling fluids is that there is a difference between the stuff that is used as a "preventative measure" and the "emergency, Oh Sh1t my truck wont start" stuff.

Here is an example of the two. (preventative)

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but this is for when/if you get caught with your pants down....(Oh sh1t)


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Pretty handy you shaded those two in the same post.

In my experience, using Howes is a sure fire way to guarantee that you need to use 911 down the line!