Hello
I have an 2002 diesel. What fuel or additive do I need to use this winter? This is my first diesel pickup. Some say #1, others say a blend, some say use and additive like "heet" for a gas engine.
In SD it get -30 or more sometimes. I want to know before it gel's up.
Thanks
RAM MAN
10-14-2002, 04:34 PM
Red Line Oil has a 85 PLUS Diesel Fuel ADDITIVE with CETANE BOOSTER and FUEL LUBRICANT
while I dont have a diesel, I have used RED LINE in my gas truck for years and think it works great
you can read up more on it here:
http://www.redlineoil.com/redlineoil/85plusti.htm
Hope this helps
dodge_em
10-15-2002, 12:16 PM
There are a number of additives you can use if you so choose. The winter blends, and #1 diesel fuels shouldn't gel. An additive wouldn't hurt. Keeping it plugged in on the cold nights will help it start easier as well. A lot of guys will plug their truck into a timer that comes on a couple of hours before they are ready to leave. Don't necessarily need to leave it plugged in all night, but it doesn't hurt anything. Uses about 750 watts from what I understand. So even if you left it plugged in for 10 hours, that is only 7.5 Kwh, and at 4¢ per Kwh, say, that is only 30¢.
Anyway, I have been using Stanadyne fuel additive in my truck since I got it 2½ years ago, and have never had a problem with it gelling. I make sure I always get winter blend fuels. Get fuel at a popular truck stop, and you shouldn't have to worry about that.
Daver6
10-18-2002, 11:27 PM
You can always pick up some power service additive at your local walmart. They have 2 styles, silver for basically in the summer and the white bottle has the anti gel formula.
Whenever it gets below freezing around here, i usually leave it plugged in all night, about 6 hrs roughly. It just sounds like it's easier on the motor when it's been plugged in. Also, on cold mornings, don't let it sit and idle to try and warm it up- it'll never work. Fire it up, give it a few minutes to get some oil pressure and drive off, taking it easy { i try not to run it over 2xxx rpm ** until that temp gauge moves then everything should be okay. Don't forget to get some winter fronts for the grille or partially block off the radiator.
moorepower
11-02-2002, 03:33 PM
Your best bet is to fuel at a place that sells a high volume of fuel like a truck stop. They can sell you a winter blend and they usually know what the blend is and the point at which that blend jells. Some even have clear containers with fuel in them so you are able to see the condition of the fuel at current temps.
RED121572
11-16-2002, 12:53 PM
Ive had my truck for almost three years now. Ive put 106,000 miles on mine and i have never used additives. I have yet to encounter a problem.
six pack
11-16-2002, 02:26 PM
Originally posted by Daver6
Also, on cold mornings, don't let it sit and idle to try and warm it up- it'll never work. Fire it up, give it a few minutes to get some oil pressure and drive off, taking it easy { i try not to run it over 2xxx rpm ** until that temp gauge moves then everything should be okay. Don't forget to get some winter fronts for the grille or partially block off the radiator.
Very good advice that more diesel owners around here should practise. It is not good for any engine to idle for too long, just go easy on on them till they warm up.
My2¢:)
RED121572
11-16-2002, 05:59 PM
I also agree with the above. Although, I do disagree with blocking the radiator. In the three years Ive owned my "tractor" Ive never felt that I needed to do that.
My 2 cts.
WARLOCK
12-09-2002, 07:35 AM
FYI #2 Diesel starts to jell around 15 degrees
PSiemens
01-02-2003, 02:12 AM
Hey Dakota, I'm up here in Canada so I know what cold is. Winter blend as well as #1 diesel does not have the lubrication qualities that #2 diesel fuel has. You VP44 injection pump uses diesel fuel for lubrication as well as cooling. I'd use a fuel additive. Standyne is good so is Howes, As for fuel gelling, use Standyne or Diesel Aid.
Phil
