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alkillion
Explorer
Dec 10, 2013

How cold does it have to be before diesel gels?

I have about half a tank of diesel that was pumped in October, so I figure it is not a winter blend. Now it's been pretty cold in the Dallas area, so I'm wondering if my generator will start if we hav...
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dakdave
Explorer
Dec 10, 2013
Started my MH yesterday at -12 got on highway and started generator to use electric heater, drove 300 miles straight #2 fuel.No problems.Most of the time what is called gelling of fuel is moistureor some water in filter freezing.
True gelled fuel,you will not get it going by changing filter,takes sitting in warm area to warm fuel.

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