Posted by rusty6 on December 05, 2013 at 07:31:42 from (142.165.85.166):
In Reply to: Diesel gelling posted by Wheat Farmer on December 05, 2013 at 07:02:41:
Never had a problem with diesel gelling here in Sask. At least not with my diesels. I have run summer fuel in the winter but the secret is to make sure I have mixed in the fuel treatment before the weather turns super cold. Also have a wind guard along the side of the engine where the fuel filters and pump are located. The heat off the engine helps a lot.
And as far as I know, off road, on road, or heating oil, its all the same fuel out of one truck. Only difference is the taxes. We get a break on taxes for the diesel we use for farming.
The fuel suppliers automatically start blending down to thinner fuel as we get into later fall when cold weather begins.
And yes, summer diesel fuel will gel without water in it. I've seen it where it would hardly pour out of a pail in some of our extreme cold. That will plug or at least restrict any fuel filter.
I hear the wind chill factor is -40C here this morning. Guess I will start the gas tractor today to feed hay.
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