Posted by caseyc on December 05, 2013 at 08:12:05 from (75.102.189.131):
In Reply to: Diesel gelling posted by Tom vertiz on December 04, 2013 at 20:29:32:
I have gelled a few times over the years. Pickups, tractors and semis. It's usually the result of poor fuel or not taking the proper steps to treat it. It has been 5 years since I have gelled one though. I run straight #2 fuel year round in everything and treat with Howes additive in the winter. -10*F here this morning with a -30* windchill. Tractor started and ran just fine to feed. 2007 dodge cummins got my wife to work 30 miles away just fine and my 1993 dodge cummins has been driving me around all morning.
As far as dyed fuel goes, around here there is no difference. It is simply a dye added. Get caught with dyed fuel in a licensed road vehicle and it's a hefty fine.
My understanding and experience is #2 fuel is usually good down to around 15*F. #1 fuel is good down to around -15*F. #1 is less refined so performance will suffer. Not a big deal but I have seen mileage go down using #1. I have gelled up #1 but it was -25* when it happened. Started using straight #2 with Howes 5 years ago and haven't gelled since (knocks on wood!).
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